Laboratory News: Protein acts as natural vaccine in bees

"By studying honey bees, etymologists have discovered that a blood protein acts as natural immunisation of bees.
A research team at the University of Helsinki used fluorescence microscopy and discovered the bee blood protein vitellogenin acts as a natural immunisation against specific diseases found in their environments. .... "

Read more here: Laboratory News

The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping