At 10:41 PM 10/18/97 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi All
>
>I am reading many postings re using bee venom to treat various complaints.
>The fundamental requirement is to have access to bee venom on an on going
>basis. This seems to be achieved by having a bee, sting the patient concerned.
>
>My question is this. Is it not possible, just like AI in say cattle, to
>store the bee venom in a controlled environment, and then make it available
>for treatment when needed?.
>
>I live in Ireland, and our bees are out of circulation from around November
>to March (depending on the severity or otherwise of the winter).
>
>Again thanks for your comments and advice
>
>Sincerely
>
>Tom Barrett
>Computer Software Solutions Ltd
>49 South Park
>Foxrock
>Dublin 18
>Ireland
>
>e mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>In New England I Give Bees to people all year long for BVT. Don't be afraid
to open your hives all winter long.  By removing so Bees you stimulate the
colony to raise more Bees. Try it you may learn alot.