CATCH THE BUZZ – Researchers recommend organic agriculture for human health
In a review of existing research, commissioned by a committee of the European Parliament, a group of European researchers has identified benefits of organic…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Additional Information On The Veterinary Feed Directive. This is From the Beef Industry, But Guess What…It’s The Same For Bees.
Michael D Apley, DVM, PhD Kansas State University To find the latest on this subject, or to find a vet near you (that’s registered…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Honey Bee antibiotics won’t be over the counter after Jan1. Get Ready.
Joshua Cobb, The Examiner “Bees are insects, but few veterinarians realize they are also classified as food animals,” said Dr. Don Hoenig, co-owner of…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ – OZ Beekeepers Looking For Manuka Substitute
Alan Harman Australian researchers are testing 80 varieties of bush and trees around Australia that assist bees in making honey with medicinal properties similar…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ – Crisis Declaration Allows Use of Antibiotics in Florida Citrus in Bloom
Frank Giles, Growing Produce The much-anticipated emergency exemption allowing the use of bactericides to enhance overall trees health of trees infected with HLB has…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ – Animal Agriculture and Antibiotics: 7 Things to Consider
By Alison Rice AgWeb.com Markets and News Editor The issue of antibiotic use in animal agriculture raises more than a few big questions, both…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ – Status Change For Antibiotics In A Beehive. Bees, It Seems, Are No Different Than Chickens Or Cows. Which Isn’t A Bad Thing
From I. Barton Smith, Entomologist, USDA Honey Bee Research Lab, Beltsville, MD (If the links contained here do not work, simply copy and paste…
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