New antibiotic regulations came into effect on December 1, 2018. These regulations change how beekeepers access antibiotics used to prevent American foulbrood (AFB) in their colonies. The following resources have been developed to help beekeepers in Ontario navigate these regulatory changes.
New Antibiotic Regulations: What Ontario Beekeepers Need to Know
Veterinarians must now prescribe all antibiotics used in livestock that are considered important to human medicine. Click here to access a summary of the four basic steps required for accessing antibiotics for AFB prevention by beekeepers in Ontario under this new legislation.
Establishing a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR): A Guide for Ontario Beekeepers
The Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) describes the professional working relationship between a veterinarian, a client, and the patient. This must be established before a veterinarian can extend professional services to a client. This simple Guide is available to assist beekeepers in Ontario prepare for their initial disucssion with a veterinarian.
The Antimicrobial Management for Beekeeping Workshop is now available ONLINE.
Below is a list of veterinarians who have completed TTP's Antimicrobial Management for Beekeeping Workshop.
Dr. Gregory Aitken
Peterborough Veterinary Services
720 The Kingsway, Peterborough, ON
Dr. Rachel Busato
Port Perry Veterinary Services
1816 Scugog St, Port Perry, ON
Dr. Beverley Bateman
Eglinton Veterinary Facilities
183 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Dr. Anthony Braithwaite
Essex County
60 Queen Street, Kingsville, ON
519 567 6676
Dr. Julie Burke
Bearbrook Veterinary Mobile
Ottawa, ON
Dr. Chris Buschbeck
Markdale Veterinary Services
Box 439 Markdale, ON
519 986 2800
Dr. Christine Coghlan
Preston Animal Clinic
1606 King St E, Cambridge, ON
519 653 7232
Dr. Connie Dahl
Dahl Mobile Veterinary Services
London
519 902 3687
OR
Thames Road Veterinary Clinic
74 Thames Rd W, South Huron, ON
Dr. Shane Durnin
Biddulph Veterinary Clinic
290 Main St, Lucan, ON
519 227 0001
Dr. James Dykeman
Miller Veterinary Service
Chatsworth, Ontario
Dr. Shannon Finn
Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services
93 Main St. N, Milverton, ON
519 595 4911
Dr. Paul Hause
Tavistock Veterinarians
25 Hope St E, Tavistock, ON
Dr. Tamara Hofstede
Woodstock Veterinary Hospital
866 Nellis St, Woodstock, ON
519 421 0137
Dr. Kristen Janke
Forest Veterinary Clinic (as of April 22)
6378 Townsend Line, Forest, ON
519 786 2306
Dr. Alistair Ker
Thorold Veterinary Hospital
4 Pinestreet N, Thorold, ON
905 227 7644
Dr. Paul Manesis
Allandale Veterinary Hospital
66 Caplan Ave, Barrie, ON
Dr. Janice Mitchell
Island Animal Hospital
5993 Highway 542, Mindemoya, ON
705 377 7200
Dr. Claude Morris
Morris Veterinary Hospital
15 Commerce Road, Lindsay ON
705 878 8300
Dr. Paul O'Neill
Gananoque Vet Clinic
613 382 3429
or
Parkdale Animal Hospital in Brockville
613 342 9833
Dr Maria Popa
Alta Vista Animal Hospital
Ottawa, ON
613 216 9624
Dr. Steve Scott
Perth Veterinary Clinic
Perth, ON
Dr. Liz Shiland
Shiland Equine Veterinary Services
5479 Erin Second Line, Acton ON
Dr. Anna Skorobohacz
Animal Hospital of Cambridge
621 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge ON
Dr. Michael Sloss
Sunset Strip Vet Clinic
Owen Sound, Ontario
Bee-Vet.ca
Dr. Stephanie Horgan Smith
Goldenvale Veterinary Hospital
2866 Davis Drive, East Gwillimbury, ON
905 895 2278
Dr. Jeanne Vachon
Lafontaine Veterinary Clinic
2799 Chamberland St. Rockland, ON
613 446 0032
Dr. Elizabeth Vaughn
Lakeside Niagara Veterinary Clinic
St. Catharines, ON
Dr. Kelly Wasylciw
Village Animal Hospital
108 Queen St., Lakefield, ON
Dr. Jane Whale
Mildmay Veterinary Clinic
Box 123, Mildmay, ON
Dr. Laura Whiting
Whiting Veterinary Services
Mobile serving Caledon and Surrounding area
Dr. Katharine Wilkins
Campbellford Veterinary Services
176 Bridge Street West, Campbellford, ON
705 653 2750
Dr. Albert Wimmers
Limestone Valley Animal Hospital
6634 Guelph Line, Burlington ON
905 336 2445