Diagnostic tools for honey bee medicine - SARE Grant Management System

LNC22-468 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2022: $114,625.21

Projected End Date: 10/31/2025

Host Institution Award ID: H009987618

Grant Recipient: Michigan State University

Region: North Central

State: Michigan

Project Coordinator:

Meghan Milbrath

Michigan State University

Description:

Diagnostic tools for honey bee medicine is an interactive website designed to train beekeepers and veterinarians in honey bee medicine. It includes photos of honey bee diseases and clear instructions for known diagnostic methods for honey bee disease. Lessons include step by step instructions, common mistakes and even fun games to solidify learning objectives.

Type:

Website

Authors:

Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University; Heather Chapman, Michigan State University; Ana Heck, Michigan State University; Mary Bammer, University of Florida; Katie Lee, University of Minnesota; Amy Vu, University of Florida; Juliana Rangel, Texas A&M University

Target audience:

Farmers/Ranchers

URL:

https://pollinators.msu.edu/sites/_pollinators/rise360/diagnostic-tools-for-honey-bee-diseases/index.html#/

This product is associated with the project "Taking the sting out of honey bee medicine: Training and tools for veterinarians to increase access to care for beekeepers."

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.