Honey bees fulfill a critical role as the principal managed pollinator for modern agricultural ecosystems, necessary for the production of many of the world's food crops. The beekeeper must be a knowledgeable manager of bee health, apicultural production systems, and food safety practices. Veterinarians play a vital role in apiculture in supporting beekeepers to treat current and emerging diseases and pests.
Keywords: Apis mellifera; Beekeeping; Pollination.
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