Links

Links to Bee Breeding Associations and Research Organizations

  1. Australia - AQBBA: Visit the Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association (AQBBA) website to access resources and information on queen bee breeding practices specific to the Australian beekeeping industry.  https://aqbba.org.au

  2. Ontario Beekeeping Association: The Ontario Beekeeping Association (OBA) provides resources and support for beekeepers in Ontario, including information on queen bee breeding and management. https://www.ontariobee.com/OBBA

  3. Bee Informed Partnership: Discover the Bee Informed Partnership, a collaboration of beekeepers, researchers, and scientists working together to improve honey bee health and breeding practices through data-driven research and information sharing. Bee Informed Partnership. https://beeinformed.org

  4. Coloss Honey Bee Research Association/Bridging Research and Practice: The Coloss Honey Bee Research Association's Bridging Research and Practice (BRAP) project focuses on translating scientific research into practical applications for beekeepers, including advancements in queen bee breeding and hive management techniques. https://coloss.org/activities/coreprojects/brap/

  5. Britain - BIBBA: Explore the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA), an organization dedicated to the conservation, improvement, and sustainable breeding of native honey bees in Britain. https://bibba.com

Podcasts

Podcasts worth listening to:

  1. Brent from Nixon Bees interviews some very interesting queen breeders from around the world, including John Berry and Rae Butler from NZ:
    http://nixonbees.com.au/podcast/

  2. Dr Jamie Ellis and Amy Vu cover a broad spectrum of bee health, breeding and information. Scroll down to Episode 33 Varroa Sensitive Hygiene and Various Beekeeping Climates:
    https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honey-bee/podcast/

  3. Elizabeth Frost Technical Specialist Bees working at the DPI in Australia :
    https://extensionaus.com.au/professionalbeekeepers/what-is-vsh-varroa-sensitive-hygiene-trait/
    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-f27qu-c6915f?utm_campaign=u_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=u_share