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This form can be used by beekeepers that have had a recent outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) to notify NSW Primary Industries about a potential source of the AFB.

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How to fill out American Foulbrood Traceback

1. Begin by obtaining the American Foulbrood Traceback form from the relevant agricultural authority.
2. Fill out the beekeeper's personal information, including name, address, and contact number.
3. Provide the location of the affected apiaries, specifying exact GPS coordinates if possible.
4. Detail the hive numbers and any observed symptoms related to American Foulbrood.
5. Describe any treatment actions taken before filling out the form.
6. Include the date of the observations and any relevant notes regarding the management of the hives.
7. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
8. Submit the form to the appropriate state or federal veterinary authority.

Who needs American Foulbrood Traceback?

1. Beekeepers who suspect or have confirmed American Foulbrood in their hives.
2. State and federal agricultural authorities monitoring bee health.
3. Researchers studying bee diseases and their impacts.
4. Beekeeping associations advocating for hive health and management.

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How do you tell if you have American foulbrood?

American Foulbrood can be identified by the following characteristics: Irregular capped brood pattern. Gummy larval cell that “ropes” out upon insertion of a toothpick. Foul unpleasant odor. Hard black scale that is difficult to remove with a pupal tongue.

How do you test for American foulbrood?

Laboratory honey culture tests are used to detect AFB spores in honey. When spores are present in a sample of honey, the laboratory technician will count them. The number of spores can indicate if: AFB disease signs (symptoms) are likely to be found in 1 or more hives in the apiary.

Is American foulbrood harmful to humans?

There are no human health implications because the disease is not zoonotic.

How do you treat American foulbrood?

Most beekeepers who have had any experience with AFB in their hives will agree that the best approach is to treat with terramycin on a preventative basis and inspect colonies regularly. Colonies that show signs of AFB should be destroyed and the equipment sterilized.

What is American foulbrood?

American Foulbrood (AFB), Paenibacillus larvae, is an infectious and contagious bacterial disease of honey bee larvae. AFB is introduced and spread by spores carried on drifting bees from nearby colonies, infected comb, used equipment, tools, beekeepers, and robbing.

What does American foulbrood do?

American foulbrood (AFB) is an infectious, notifiable, bacterial brood disease that weakens and kills honey bee colonies.

What is the difference between EFB and AFB?

The majority (~90 per cent) of EFB infected larvae die before capping and appear coiled or twisted in their cells, which is in contrast to AFB where the majority of infected larvae die after capping. AFB infected brood commonly have very patchy brood patterns, with perforated cappings.

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What is American Foulbrood Traceback?

American Foulbrood Traceback is a process used to track and control the spread of the American Foulbrood disease in honeybee colonies, enabling beekeepers and authorities to identify the sources of infection.

Who is required to file American Foulbrood Traceback?

Beekeepers, apiary inspectors, and any individuals or entities owning or managing honeybee colonies that are diagnosed with or suspected of having American Foulbrood are required to file American Foulbrood Traceback.

How to fill out American Foulbrood Traceback?

To fill out the American Foulbrood Traceback, individuals must provide details such as their contact information, location of the affected apiary, number of colonies affected, and any relevant treatment history.

What is the purpose of American Foulbrood Traceback?

The purpose of American Foulbrood Traceback is to monitor, control, and prevent the spread of the disease, ensuring the health of bee populations and the safety of honey production.

What information must be reported on American Foulbrood Traceback?

Information that must be reported includes the beekeeper's contact details, location of the apiary, number of colonies affected, inspection details, and any treatments applied.