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Subject:	Re: No More Antibiotics for Bees Without a Vet's "VFD Order" in 2017
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Date:	Wed, 9 Nov 2016 07:23:52 -0500
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Here in the UK the only legal treatment for AFB for over half a century has been destruction and burial of the hive contents and scorching the woodwork with a blow torch, all done by the Bee Inspector.  As a result, AFB is now very rare indeed over here.  There are a few 'hotspots' that are close to the premises of honey importers.

Compensation for the destroyed equipment is obtained from Bee Disease Insurance, a company set up and run by beekeepers for beekeepers, paid for as part of your annual subscription to the BKA.  They make a profit which helps fund bee disease research projects.

Maybe you should try something similar on your side of the pond.

Chris

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