Antibiotic Resistance is one of the top concerns of Human medicine world wide. Follow this link to read more from the World Health Organization WHO Antibiotic Resistance Fact Sheet.

Alternatively, follow this link to the Center of Disease Control in Atlanta, GA to read more about USA antibiotic / antimicrobial resistance.

In 2014, the United States Department of Agriculture declared that Honey Bees would be considered “livestock”. Honey Bees are eligible for indemnity from the USDA.

On 1 January 2017, the Food & Drug Administration declared that all drugs, specifically antibiotics would be prescribed and used under the supervision of a veterinarian regardless of species of animal.  Antibiotics put into animal feed would require a Veterinary Feed Directive. While antibiotics administered to animals via drinking water would require a written prescription.

The American Veterinary Medical Association published a press release (7 August 2017). This press release made the call for more veterinarians to become educated about honey bees and bee keeping. Remember, most bee keepers are hobbyist.  These veterinarians could very easily become more involved with bee keepers who are in their own neighborhoods.

Here is an example of a veterinarian reaching out to her internet and local audience to announce herself and her services.