Report: Setting new standards for honey bee nutrition in Australian bee stock
Explore honey bee nutrition research that shows why artificial pollen diets cannot replace natural pollen and how to improve colony health.
HONEY BEE & POLLINATION
Evaluating alternative antibiotics for control of European Foulbrood disease
54 pages
Published: 1 Mar 2004
Publication Code: 04-095
Author(s): Doughty, Stephen, Dr
Share this content
-
Download report PDF
Download -
Purchase a hard copy - AUD $45.00
The objectives of this project were to identify an alternative antibiotic for the control of European
Foulbrood. The selection criteria were that a successful alternative antibiotic should be effective
against European Foulbrood, it should degrade quickly and leave no residue in honey. This project identified six candidate antibiotics that were effective against the causative bacteria of
European Foulbrood. Following analysis of these antibiotics, ampicillin and amoxicillin were selected
as promising alternatives to oxytetracycline.
Related project resources
AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program RD&E Plan 2026-31
Discover the Honey Bee RD&E Plan 2026–31, outlining priorities to boost bee health, productivity and resilience.
Australian Honey Bee & Pollination RD&E Plan 2026-2031: Executive summary
The Australian Honey Bee & Pollination RD&E Plan 2026–2031 guides research, development and extension investment to strengthen Australia’s honey bee and pollination industries.
Report: Transmission of deformed wing virus (DWV) via imported honey
Deformed wing virus transmission via imported honey assessed in Australia. Explore findings on bee infection risk and biosecurity measures. Read the full report.
Project snapshot: Transmission of deformed wing virus (DWV) via imported honey
This project assessed whether imported honey could introduce deformed wing virus (DWV) into Australia. DWV appeared in some raw honey but at low levels, while...
Project snapshot: Setting new standards for honey bee nutrition in Australian bee stock
Pollen shortages can weaken honey bee colonies, so beekeepers feed artificial protein supplements. This project tested diets in cages and field hives, revealing amino acid...
Report: Optimisation and evaluation of an external trap as a mass trapping and monitoring device for small hive beetles
This project developed a long‑lasting synthetic lure and dispenser system to improve external trapping of small hive beetles (SHB). Field trials showed strong potential to...
Australian Honey Bee & Pollination Industry National Colony Loss Survey 2024 and 2025 key results
The Australian honey bee and pollination industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s agricultural sector, is facing an unprecedented challenge with the establishment of the parasitic...