The US government has approved the world’s first vaccine for honeybees.
The vaccine is designed to prevent fatalities from American foulbrood disease, caused by the Paenibacillus larvae bacterium, which can weaken and even destroy hives. It is hoped that it could serve as a “breakthrough in protecting honey bees”, said its manufacturer, Dalan Animal Health.
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