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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:15:22 -0000
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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.

'Melted' (unsealed larvae) are a symptom of EFB.
AFB is characterised by sunken, greasy, perforated cappings - and ropiness.

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Peter Edwards
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