Honey Bee Medicine In-Hive Clinic for Veterinary Practitioners in Allendale, MI

July 11, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center (KC) room 1104, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401 (Parking in Lot H)

Contact: Meghan Milbrath

People wearing beekeeping suits look at open honey bee hive.
Photo by Ana Heck.

Michigan State University (MSU) invites veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary technicians to attend honey bee medicine clinics in 2025. Please see the online registration forms for a full list of clinics offered by MSU in 2025 and for additional information.

Registration is required. Registration is free of charge. Lunch will be provided at the in-hive clinics.

Clinics are only for adults (18 years or older). Events are subject to change or cancelation due to weather or other circumstances. 

MSU will provide participants with a certificate of attendance that veterinarians in Michigan can submit for continuing education credits from Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).This event is subject to change or 

Expectations

  • Participants are encouraged to arrive with their own protective gear/clothing. MSU will have veiled beekeeping jackets (sizes M and XXL) for participants to borrow, but protection from stings is not guaranteed. Honey bees can sting through clothing, including denim. Loose pants and closed toed shoes usually provide better protection than shorts, leggings, and sandals.
  • Participants should not bring any other beekeeping equipment besides a beekeeping veil or suit due to biosecurity concerns. Previously used leather gloves will not be permitted.
  • All participants are expected to understand that there is a risk of being stung.

Accessibility accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact, Meghan Milbrath, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Acknowledgments

This work is created with funding from the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Education, Extension and Training (EET) competitive grants program of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (2202-04170) and the USDA NIFA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Research and Education Grant program (LNC22-468).

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