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Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- At the University of Georgia’s veterinary teaching hospital, students gain experience treating a wide variety of animals, including exotic species rarely covered in standard curricula.
- Dr. Jörg Mayer, an exotic-animal vet, led students in a hands-on field lesson examining honeybee hives, a unique experience outside the typical hospital setting.
- Students wore protective gear and inspected multiple hives for signs of disease, such as stunted wings, discolored larvae, and mites, which pose significant risks to bee populations.
- This training highlights the importance of honeybee health, given their critical role in pollination and the broader food supply.
