Chris Slade wrote:
> Beekind and mankind have differing ambitions: theirs is to survive and  
> reproduce; ours is maximisation of profits (greatest reduction of loss).   It is 
> where these different interests overlap rather than compete that the bee  
> breeder should concentrate his efforts.
>  
>   
I am at a loss to see where the beekeeper's (mankind) "ambition" for the 
bee differers from the bee's "to survive and reproduce". It seems they 
mesh.Otherwise why all the talk on this list about combating Varroa and 
other diseases to help the bee to survive and reproduce. Also seems to 
fit with maximizing of profit by reducing loss.

The discussion is about bee breeding and the intent of that breeding 
includes the survival of the bee as well as reproduction and a stable 
population as a consequence. A very harmonious relationship with no 
differing interests..

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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