>
> >Today's bees seem able to hold AFB back much better than in the past, but
> over time if there are successful infections the AFB spore levels in all
> hives build to where the most susceptible hives break down quickly.
>
I second the above sentence.
>
> >A word of warning to those experiencing drought: Be especially vigilant
> in watching for AFB this year. Dearths are known to bring on AFB outbreaks.
>
And also the above. When I used to breed specifically for AFB resistance,
it would often reappear during dearth, and then disappear with a flow.
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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