I have followed with interest the messages discussing AFB eradication. I believe the NZ beekeepers are approaching the whole issue in a scientifically sound and practical manner, and would like to provide our rationale to interested beekeepers. I have exerpted about 10k of text from our Pest Management Strategy, the sections describing the goals, the justifications for the goal and the overall objectives of the Strategy. I will not post it to the list, but have set up my mail programme to post it to anyone who wants to have a copy. Simply send an email message to: [log in to unmask] (Send a "new" message; don't just "reply" to this message, as it will go to all the 600 list members!) In the SUBJECT line of your message, put: SEND AFB INFO Spill it correctly, exactly as the line above and my mail robot will automatically send you a copy! I would be very interested in comments on it after you have read it. Nick Wallingford President - Nat Beekeepers Assn of NZ (\ home [log in to unmask] {|||8- work [log in to unmask] (/