On 8 Dec 99, at 22:11, Vivian Donahue wrote:

> What about any ill effects of vinegar?  I've been putting vinegar into my
> syrup since our discussion about it this summer, but now am concerned that
> it might have a similar effect. Does anyone have any answer to this?

There are many types of vinegar available, suppose a lot depends on
which one you use.  We have fed Apple Cider vinegar for a number of
years which has effectively reduced our Nosema counts to zero, (by
lab tests).
        As to ill effects, seen none. Even using controls~!!!

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