Study Finds Rising Honey Bee Death Rates Despite Reduced Antibiotic Use in Canada
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Summary
A new study published in Nature Sustainability reveals that despite reduced antibiotic use in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates continue to rise. The research, led by the University of Guelph, identifies antibiotic withdrawal as a key predictor of overwintering mortality, surprising researchers.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDespite tighter restrictions on antibiotics used in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates are still rising.
The withdrawal of antibiotics, following recent regulation changes, was one of the top predictors of honey bee overwintering mortality — a result that surprised lead author Dr. Brendan Daisley.
You’d assume the less antibiotics, the better, but our findings suggest otherwise.
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