KRTP

Knowledge Research Transfer Program

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2023 Bee Health Monitoring Program *Registration Closed

April 29, 2023  in KRTP / Services to Beekeepers / Uncategorized by Matthew

Registration is now open for the 2023 beekeeping season. The Bee Health Monitoring Program is open to all registered beekeepers in Manitoba and aims to increase the accessibility of diagnostic services offered through Veterinary Diagnostic Services in Winnipeg as well as the National Bee Diagnostic Centre in Beaverlodge, AB. Hygienic behaviour testing is also available again for the 2023 season. Please review the registration form for more details and contact Matthew with any questions about the program.

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KRTP Sponsorship Program

April 13, 2022  in Donate to the KRTP by Derek

Click for more information on the KRTP Sponsorship Program.

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Varroa Resources

April 6, 2022  in Education / KRTP by Derek

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Guide to Nosema Biology, Monitoring, and Control

March 30, 2022  in Education by Derek

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Sacbrood Identification

March 29, 2022  in Education / KRTP by Derek

“Sacbrood virus causes an uneven brood pattern with discoloured, sunken or perforated cappings scattered throughout the brood. Larvae are thought to be infected by consuming brood food contaminated with Sacbrood virus.” (Source BeeAware).

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Hygienic Testing of Ian Steppler’s Breeder Stock with the KRTP Bee Health Monitoring Program

March 28, 2022  in Education / KRTP by Derek

Ian Steppler added hygienic behaviour testing of his breeder colonies to his KRTP monitoring program sampling. Here we describe the process of hygienic behaviour testing with the KRTP. See the Bee Health Monitoring Program registration form or Hygienic Testing Form to sign up! Contact the KRTP any time for more info.

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Field Diagnosis of American Foulbrood (AFB) with Manitoba provincial apiarist Rhéal Lafrenière

March 24, 2022  in Education / KRTP by Derek

Originally recorded as a demonstration video for veterinarian training purposes, this video shows some of the classic symptoms of American Foulbrood in a live honey bee colony, as well as how to prepare a frame sample to submit to Veterinary Diagnostic Services for analysis.

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Knowledge & Research Transfer Program (KRTP)

January 29, 2021  in KRTP by Derek

The KRTP is a brand-new education, research, and extension service of the Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association—aimed at helping all levels of our beekeeping industry adapt & improve the management and health of honey bee colonies across the province.

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