American Foulbrood (AFB)

American Foulbrood (AFB) - Perforated and Sunken Cappings

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American Foulbrood (AFB) - Sunken Cappings

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American Foulbrood (AFB) - Ropiness Test

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American Foulbrood (AFB) - Scales in the Bottom of the Cells

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pupal tongue stage

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American Foulbrood (AFB) infected comb

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AFB scale in old comb

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AFB infection, another example of the ropiness test

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Burning an AFB infected colony: the control method applied in the UK

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AFB infection, perforated and sunken cell cappings

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NBU bee inspector inspecting a comb for disease

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Training beekeepers how to check bees for disease

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Paenibacillus larvae (AFB) magnification X1000

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Moist sunken cappings from AFB

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From: Foulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common brood disorders (B0087/0313)

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The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping