Professional paper
Veterinary medicine in the field of beekeeping
Ivana Tlak Gajger
orcid.org/0000-0002-4480-3599
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Apiculture is an economically and ecologically important industry that depends on complex environmental factors. Pollinator insects (honeybee colonies, bumblebees, solitary bees) have huge significance because of the multiple roles they play in efficient plant pollination, biodiversity and food production. The health of honey bee colonies is a crucial factor for successful beekeeping. Currently, this important agricultural sector is faced with a health crisis. In order to respond to the chalanges posed by the current situation educated veterinarians must manage the surveillance, control, prevention and eradication measures of honeybee diseases in close collaboration with beekeepers. Veterinary medicine has an important role to play in ensuring the health, sustainability and productivity of managed honeybee colonies, public health, and ecosystem conservation. Implemention of good veterinary, beekeeping and environmental practices can guarantee the safety of apian products, as well as environmental biodiversity.
Keywords
veterinary medicine; beekeeping; bee diseases; education
Hrčak ID:
250154
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Publication date:
1.12.2020.
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