Evaluation of amino-vit as a supplement in the feeding of melifera bee (Apis mellifera)

Abstract

Abstract The aim of the research was to evaluate different levels of Amino-Vit as a supplement in the feeding of honey bees (Apis mellifera). The duration of the experiment was 60 days and 12 Langstroth type hives were used, divided into four homogeneous groups. The variables under study were: initial and final weight of the hives (kg), weight of the hives at 15, 30, 45 (kg), number of frames with brood at the beginning and end of the evaluation, pollen production (g), feed consumption (ml), cost of the treatments (USD). The experimental units were distributed under a completely randomized design with 3 replications. Significant differences were found only for pollen production, where the best results were obtained with the use of 4 ml/L, with an average of 1063.67 g of pollen/hive; as well as the best cost benefit with USD 1.39. The use of Amino-vit is reflected in pollen production, number of frames with final brood and weight of the hives, identifying the nutritive value and the direct effect on queen laying and larval development.

Keywords

• amino-vit, bee, feed, supplement.