Register for a classroom based AFB Recognition Course
To attend a classroom course, please complete the registration form below.
Please note that every paid registration for either the online or classroom FULL COURSE will be posted a free copy of the “yellow book” – Elimination of American Foulbrood Disease without the Use of Drugs. You are encouraged to be familiar with the book before the course, you can bring it along on the day as the test at the end of the course is open book. If you have not had time to study the book, the course itself will hold the information required to pass the test at the end of the course. This book is a great resource for all beekeepers.
Our classroom courses for 2024 have now finished, our calendar for 2025 will be updated by the end of the year. Please contact Janette to discuss any of your training needs at [email protected]. Our online AFB Recognition Course & Assessments is still available. Further information can be found at: https://afb.org.nz/online-training/
AFB Recognition Course (with test) application form
Take the AFB 5 minute quiz
How well do you know what you need to know about AFB and beekeeping? Take our short quiz and find out.
Videos
Our videos cover everything from your legal obligations to how to recognise AFB, collecting cell and bee samples and more.
Symptoms
There’s a lot of good information here, telling you everything you need to know about recognising AFB: the visual symptoms, smell of AFB and more.
Inspection and Diagnosis
Successfully eliminate AFB by telling the difference between symptoms of AFB and other brood diseases in the hive. We tell you the best methods for inspecting your hives.
The Law
New Zealand beekeepers have a number of legal obligations that must be met regarding AFB disease. Read the shortened list in summary, here.
Elimination
Most hives become infected because bees, honey or equipment have been put into a hive from another hive that is infected with AFB. Lower your chances of an AFB infection by reading this section.
AFB Recognition Course Info
Find out when the next AFB Recognition and Competency Courses, or Refresher Courses are available. These are held throughout the year in various New Zealand locations across the South Island and North Island.
The AFB App
Follow the link below to open the App. Once open to save to your device you need to bookmark the URL on your phone so you can find it easily again. Please click here to open.