35. The Buzz about a Groundbreaking Bee Vaccine with Dr. Nigel Swift

53m · Ask the Vet · 08 Dec 21:00

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews veterinarian Dr. Nigel Swift, Global Head of Sustainable Agriculture and One Health at Dalan Animal Health. Dr. Swift helped in the development of the first vaccine for honey bees, which has received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This vaccine protects bees against a fatal bacterial disease. Tune in as they discuss:

Dr. Swift's inspiration to become a veterinarian and work with vaccines
The fascinating way honey bees are vaccinated
Damaging stressors affecting bees
The bacterial disease this vaccine has been developed to prevent
The bees transported around the US to pollinate crops
How to run studies on wild bees
Are there other bee diseases Dr. Swift is working on?

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