How Different Supplements Affect Honey Bee Productivity
Jenn Hoskins
30th May, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- The study by Injibara University evaluated the impact of different supplemental feeds on honey bee colonies during food scarcity
- Colonies fed with a diet including stinging nettle (T4) showed the highest performance, with superior feed intake, nectar, pollen, honey areas, and honey yield
- Colonies on the T1 diet, containing roasted barley and spiced pea powder, had the lowest performance indicators and honey yield
AgricultureEnvironmentAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Effect of various supplements on productive performance of honey bees, in the south Wollo Zone, Ethiopia.
Published 29th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303579
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