INSTRUMENTAL INSEMINATION AND HONEY BEE BREEDING SHORT COURSE
AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
June 19, 20, 21,  1996
 
        An intensive three day course on the technique of instrumental
insemination and bee breeding will be offered at the Ohio State University
Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Research Laboratory in Columbus, Ohio. The course is
scheduled for Wednesday through, Friday June 19. 20, and 21.
The class is designed for commercial beekeepers who are involved in a
breeding program or who want to improve upon an existing program.  It is
also designed for laboratory personnel requiring the skill for research
purposes.
 
        A practical hands-on approach to instruction is provided with
emphasis on individual attention.  Participants become familiar with the
assembly and alignment of  equipment and sterilization methods. Various
types of insemination instruments are displayed and their features
reviewed. The preparation and care of virgin queens and drones,
post-insemination care and introduction of inseminated queens will be
discussed in detail.  Basic bee genetics and various breeding systems will
be presented. Demonstration materials, virgin queens and drones will be
provided. Participants receive a booklet reviewing methods of bee breeding
and the technique of instrumental insemination.
 
Instructor:  Susan Cobey
        Classes are taught by Susan Cobey, who has extensive experience in
the technique and has published numerous articles in beekeeping literature
on related topics.
 
Prerequisite:
        Knowledge of queen rearing experience is required.  Beekeepers must
provide their own insemination equipment.  Microscopes can be provided for
use upon request.
 
Registration:
        Registration is $300.  Lodging, meals and transportation are not
included in the registration fee.  Information on lodging  will be included
in the registration packet.  Enrollment is limited and will be based upon
beekeeping experience.  Interested beekeepers are required to fill out an
application.  Deadline for registration is May 20, 1996.
 
For information and registration materials contact:
 
 
Susan Cobey
Ohio State University
Dept. of Entomology
1735 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Tel.(614) 292-7928
Fax (614) 292 2180