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Re: Testing for AFB in Bees
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George Fergusson <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:12:53 -0500
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Peter Borst wrote:
> I'm with Mark, if you have melted larvae and the ropiness associated with
> AFB, you have AFB. The tests are for verification; a second opinion -- which
> is useful if there is any dispute. 

On the subject of AFB and testing for it, does anyone have any 
experience with the Holst milk test and would they care to comment on 
it? I have only read about it. I've never had occasion to try it.

George-
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George Fergusson
Sweet Time Apiary
Whitefield Maine

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