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Peter Dillon <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 19 Apr 2004 23:05:54 -0500
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Hi Chuck ,
So what you are saying is that the chloramphenicol is being used to
treat hives that have bees which have been collecting water that is
polluted with human excrement.

And - That this water causes problems for the bee larvae!

Or, that honey harvested from such hives will be contaminated with
bacteria from human faecal material - and this antibiotic removes the
possibility of disease transmission to humans.

My questions are:
1. Is this material being used to primarily protect humans -  covering
up unhygienic production and harvesting conditions?
2. Is this material primarily being used to bees/ larvae against
infectious material contacted in unhygienic production and harvesting
conditions?

It would be so pleasant for so genuine info. with solid references
behind it to appear and help clear things. Somebody, somewhere must know
why this material is presenting itself, and the real reason for it use.
Is there a "news" blackout on the subject? - Any person from China
prepared to comment?

Peter

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