Hi All

Chris Slade wrote:

> I helped run a one day microscopy course in Wiltshire last year for members 
>  of the Irish List and friends and we used samples of both kindly provided 
> by the  CSL.

I was present at this event (which was two years ago) and was 
particularly interested to find out whether I could discriminate between 
N. apis and N. ceranae.

I found that with my microscope equipment and my eyesight (which is 
somewhat hampered by cataracts), I could not tell the the difference.
However I have talked to others that have been able to make the 
distinction. so it seems it may be a combination of things like 
eyesight, lighting and maybe equipment quality that governs whether it 
will work for you.

> We are toying with the idea of running a repeat day or maybe a change of  
> subject but there seems to be little demand so far.

I am surprised that the repeat day has received so little support, the 
previous event was run on a cost sharing basis and had about 25 
participants, the subjects discussed were as varied as Instrumental 
insemination, mite damaging, Wing morphometry, Slide preparation, Nosema 
variants, Dissection and disease recognition.

Obviously I am not trying to gather future participants from across the 
pond, but I am suggesting it as a model that can be used in any country.

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