>If one goes to the trouble to introduce this trait into their operation
shouldn't they also continue to develop it? I see it as a leg up tool to get
from point A to ever changing.

Absolutely, but as Bob says, it's not as easy as it sounds.

>
> >Would there be some difficulties in tweaking this trait out further once
> introduced into ones own Apiary?


There's the rub!  Yes, some difficulties...

But I definitely see progress as I apply selection in my open-mated
operation.  My strategy is to keep my bees healthy, but to apply strong
selective pressure each spring as I select my breeding stock.

Randy Oliver

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