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Publication Date
1993
Series Number
4227
Abstract
American foul brood (AFB) also know as American brood disease (ABD) is an infectious disease of honey bees cause by bacteria, Bacillus larvae. This bacteria forms spores which will survive many years in the environment and the bee larvae become infected by swallowing the spores with teir food. The spores then develop and multiply within the larvae.
Number of Pages
9
ISSN
0729-0012
Keywords
Foul brood, Bee diseases, Western Australia, European foul brood, American foul brood.
Disciplines
Apiculture | Biosecurity
Recommended Citation
Griffiths, G L, and Allan, L. (1993), Brood diseases of bee. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4227.
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