Antibiotic Access Resources for Beekeepers

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.

Below is a list of veterinarians who have completed TTP's Antimicrobial Management for Beekeeping Workshop.