TYPE 05AI
carnica Medokost®
Type 05AI Pedigree Queen bee Apis m. carnica
– marked, artificially inseminated (AI), Outcrossing –
Type 05Ai Pedigree Queen bee Apis m. carnica are the offspring of Selected Breeder Queen Bee Authentic Apis m. carnica (Type 03).
These queens have been artificially inseminated (AI) using selected genetic material provided by Stane Plut. Both lineages demonstrate optimal morphological and behavioral traits, outstanding production capabilities, and have undergone testing under production conditions for many generations. Additionally, both lineages exhibit pronounced cleaning behavior.
Outcrossing, or the practice of mating individuals from different genetic backgrounds, significantly impacts honey bee populations, particularly in enhancing traits such as brood rearing activity and honey production.
Benefits of Outcrossing
Hybrid Vigor: Outcrossing can lead to hybrid vigor, which is the improved or increased function of hybrid offspring. Studies have shown that colonies resulting from outcrossing exhibit a significant increase in both brood rearing activity (up to 32.78%) and honey production (up to 23.61%) compared to those that do not undergo outcrossing.
Genetic Diversity: By introducing new genetic material into a population, outcrossing helps maintain genetic diversity, which is crucial for the resilience of bee colonies against diseases and environmental changes. Genetic diversity enhances the ability of bees to adapt to various stressors, including pests like the Varroa mite.
Improved Traits: Specific traits such as disease resistance, foraging efficiency, and overall colony health can be enhanced through strategic outcrossing. The introduction of genes from diverse populations can lead to improved hygienic behaviors and better survival rates against pathogens.
Stane Plut is a prominent figure in the field of bee breeding, particularly known for his work with the Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica). His contributions to queen breeding and selection have been influential, especially within Slovenia, where he has helped develop practices that enhance the quality and productivity of bee colonies.
Stane Plut has been involved in beekeeping and queen breeding for many years, emphasizing the importance of selecting high-quality queens that exhibit desirable traits such as calmness, productivity, and disease resistance. His methods are rooted in traditional practices while also incorporating modern scientific approaches to ensure the health and efficiency of bee populations.
In queen breeding, maintaining a clear pedigree is crucial. Plut utilizes meticulous record-keeping to track the lineage of queens, ensuring that desirable traits are preserved and enhanced over generations.
Stane Plut’s work has significantly influenced the Slovenian beekeeping community and beyond. By promoting best practices in queen breeding, he has contributed to the development of stronger, more productive bee colonies capable of thriving in various environmental conditions. His emphasis on genetic management helps ensure that beekeepers can maintain healthy colonies that are resilient to pests and diseases.
http://www.cebelarstvo.plut.krvavcji-vrh.si/
Each year, we offer a limited number of breeder queen bees for sale. Due to high demand, it is necessary to arrange prior agreements to secure the availability of suitable breeder queens.
Each queen is assigned a unique pedigree number and recorded in the original pedigree book for the Carniolan bee, Apis m. carnica, maintained by the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS). Along with the queen, you will receive an extract from this pedigree book, detailing the queen’s lineage and mating location. A zootechnical certificate is available upon request.
PLACE YOUR ORDER
1. Quality Control
Authentic Carniolan Queen Bees are mated and selected at our dedicated mating station. To minimize the time spent outside the colony, queen bees are caught only on demand. They are housed in nucs and harvested when capped brood is present. Each Authentic Carniolan Queen Bee is marked with a colored numeric disc and assigned a pedigree number. Prior to shipment, every queen bee undergoes a thorough quality check to ensure the highest standards are met.
2. Order
Queen bees are available from week 16 to week 35. Due to high demand often exceeding supply, it is essential to make a reservation as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that queen bees are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Shipment
We ship your new Authentic Carniolan Queen Bees in plastic transport and introduction cages. These queen bees can endure travel for several days, up to 14. Typically, shipments within Europe take three to five days to arrive. We send queen bees as priority letters via Pošta Slovenije, with a maximum of 30 queens per letter. Shipments are dispatched on Mondays and Tuesdays, unless otherwise arranged, ensuring you likely receive your queen bees within the same week and minimizing the risk of them being held in a depot.
We do not assume responsibility for the queen bees during delivery or for the successful introduction of your new queen bee to the colony.
4. Payment
We require payment to be completed before dispatch, which means at least two weeks prior to your desired delivery week. This ensures that you receive your queen bees on time. Please note that no queen bees will be shipped until payment is received.
– A deposit is not required in advance, but you may choose to make one if you wish.
– If you change your mind about your order, please inform us as soon as possible.
5. Intra trade certificate
Every shipment must include the intra trade certificate (health certificate).
The health certificate (intra trade certificate) will be issued within 3 working days for shipments of queen bees within the EU.
To obtain a health certificate for your queen bee delivery, please register in Traces NT. Access the registration portal at [Traces NT](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tracesnt/login).
Important Information
– **Section**: HBEE-EST
– **Activity**: Terrestrial animal establishment
– Only a veterinarian inspector can register your apiary in Traces NT, so please contact them directly.
– The registration process is quick and free.
6. Package
The package contains: Queen bee with 7-9 nurse bees in the traveling / introduction cage.
Information about the Queen bee (Transcript of the Herdbook of Apis mellifera carnica);
intra trade certificate (health certificate); and the payment info.
7. Follow your package
Once the queens are dispatched you’ll receive the tracking no. on your email.
Follow your package here https://sledenje.posta.si/Default.aspx
carnica Medokost®
Apis mellifera carnica MEDOKOŠT – Kozjansko, Slovenija
Certified queen bee breeding center for the Carniolan bee (Apis m. carnica)
Centre d’élevage de reines certifié pour l’abeille carniolienne
Zertifizierte Bienenköniginzuchtstation für die Krainer Biene