AFB Case Study – AFB alert
We were expecting the alert here at the lab. The beekeeper had just left after he had brought his hives Read More
2025-12-12
Southland Beekeeper Wins AFB Compensation Claim
source: Apiarist’s Advocate George Bell’s first thought when he discovered American foulbrood (AFB) in his hives was not to gain Read More
2025-04-03
Does your work involve cell counting & PCR?
Do you want to improve your environmental footprint? At dnature we have a range of products that are kinder on Read More
2024-10-10
Amitraz Resistance Update
In our last apiculture newsletter, we described the development of new assays to detect two mutations (DNA changes) in the Read More
2024-09-25
International PCR day specials
It’s International PCR Day (and yes, it’s not really a thing but we at dnature have decided that it should Read More
2024-09-07
Working with A Lighter Touch
At dnature, part of the work that we do, is collaborating with others to help them in the work that Read More
2024-07-30
The Foster Method: published in The Journal of Apiculture Research
February 08, 2024 – a world-first method, developed by dnature, to assist beekeepers in detecting the devastating disease, American Foulbrood Read More
2024-02-07
Latest Situation & Outlook for Primary Industries
The Ministry of Primary Industries have published their outlook for New Zealand’s primary industries. The full report is here but Read More
2024-01-17
The development of the Foster Method for AFB testing
2009 – dnature diagnostics & research ltd is established 2010 – our first company qPCR project is commissioned by MPI Read More
2023-08-03
Honeybee Symposium & Apiculture Conference
This week promises to be a very busy week for the apiculture industry. The honeybee symposium runs for the day Read More
