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PRO/AH/EDR> American foulbrood, apis – UK: (England)
Other Animal Disease -- United KingdomVigilance is being urged by Airedale Beekeepers Association after an outbreak of a highly-infectious honeybee disease.This spring [2016], 3 instances of American foulbrood (AFB) have been reported in the Micklethwaite area [West Yorkshire, England].The bacterial disease is spread by bees coming into contact with honey products, usually imported ones. It is not dangerous to humans and doesn't affect honey quality, but it kills bee larvae and requires the immediate Read more [...]
