>
> >Can we expect this same conditioning in bees with introduced probiotic
> bacteria and prebiotic agents even though these are not typically found in
> the bee stomach and gut?
Good question Ian. I've only seen the results of one controlled trial to
date, using a dog probiotic. There was no benefit. Dr Kirk Anderson (and
likely me) plan to run trials.
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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