University of Wisconsin–Madison

Honey Bee Medicine Field Day

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Introduction to Honey Bee Medicine for Veterinary Professionals Field Day

Registration will open in spring 2026

Where: UW-Madison Charmany Instructional Facility, 5801 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705

Free parking.  Lunch will be provided. Protective bee suits will be provided.

Course overview

Participants will gain hands-on experience with honey bee husbandry, knowledge of beekeeping equipment terminology, familiarity with the honey bee lifecycle and associated pests and diseases, and an ability to write a veterinary feed directive for beekeepers.

Continuing Education

This event has been approved for up to 4 CE hours by the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, an AVMA-accredited institution. Participants will receive a certificate of completion verifying their attendance and credit hours.

This course is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Entomology in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. It is supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

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