The certification houses QAI and Oregon Tilth web sites have more useful info then the USDA livestock guideline. There are other certification houses in the US but the 2 I've listed have the most credibility in the natural and organic food distribution & consumer circles. http://www.qai-inc.com/6_1_0_0.php http://www.qai-inc.com/pdfs/Apiary_companion.pdf http://www.tilth.org/ http://www.ams.usda.gov/nosb/archives/livestock/wildanimals.html http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/standards/ProdHandReg.html -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---