Three beehives have been destroyed after testing positive for American Foulbrood Disease (AFB), with the latest detection highlighting the importance of strong biosecurity measures to protect Samoa's bees and livestock industries.Three beehives infected with American Foulbrood Disease (AFB) were ...
Three beehives destroyed after disease detected
By Esmeralda Menu-Mania
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31 July 2026, 7:00PM
Three beehives have been destroyed after testing positive for American Foulbrood Disease (AFB), with the latest detection highlighting the importance of strong biosecurity measures to protect Samoa's bees and livestock industries.
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