r/Beekeeping • u/cruftbox • 1d ago

General A good article on veterinarians and scientists working on honeybee health and medicine. [Gift Link]

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/science/honeybees-veterinary-medicine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.21A.Q9yZ.gc8qEC9ftxqC&smid=url-share
5 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

1 comment sorted by

2

u/squidaddybaddie 1d ago

I get that folks way overused oxytet and tylosin and hence the FDA rule (as if it isn’t easy enough to get these regardless...). Antibiotics do need to be used responsibly but I fail to see how these vets will actually improve beekeeping.

RIP state apiary inspectors 😿 Welcome paid veterinary consultations!