The crucial role that bees play in the Earth's ecosystem is well known.
Over the last decades a dramatic decrease in bee health has been seen on
a global scale. This deterioration is seen on a global scale in both
domestic and wild bees, precipitating a wider ecological impact.
Veterinarians, animal scientists and bee husbandry specialists
increasingly need to be provided with the skills to investigate and
understand the situation. This book provides an overview of the health
of bees at individual and hive level, covering common and emerging
diseases and preventive measures. Author Carr begins with an overall
analysis of bee anatomy and physiology, then moves to discuss the main
diseases and pathogens of bees and colonies and how to treat and control
their clinical impact. Also provided are insights on bee nutrition,
insect interaction with flowering plants, and helpful points of contact
to report suspected conditions, such as the World Organisation for
Animal Health (OIE). Managing Bee Health is a most useful guide for
beekeepers, advisors, veterinarians and beekeeping enthusiasts, showing
practical ways to understand bee health, treat sick or compromised hives
and enhance the well-being and welfare of these wonderful creatures.
John Carr is a specialised population medicine veterinary surgeon. He
has taught production medicine and bee medicine at several universities
around the world. [Subject: Apiology, Veterinary Medicine]
