Trevor asked (probably knowing the answer):

> Didn't the cerana in India and other south east Asian regions come down 
> with Thai sacbrood a while back?  As I recall, there were big losses

Yes - early 1990s - Kerala lost 95% of its cerana; but by breeding from 
survivors they are now back to full strength.  Lesson for us all there.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
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