Honey Bees
Types of Use
Raised to produce honey
Species Impacted
Apis mellifera, Apis dorsata, Apis florea, and Apis cerana indica
Total Animals Impacted
18T to 40T seasonally varying population
Key Welfare Considerations
Parasites and pathogens, including fungal and bacterial infections, mite infestations, and viruses
Exposure to pesticides
Food access, including honey supplies for winter
Transportation, habitat design, and colony collapse disorder