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EKIM
2026
A conference titled "Combating Bee Diseases and Pests", organized by Giresun University Alucra Turan Bulutçu Vocational School, was held on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in the School's meeting hall.
The program, at which Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar from the Samsun Veterinary Control Institute took part as a speaker, was attended by the school's administration, academics, students and representatives of the beekeeping sector.
The conference addressed the protection of bee health, early diagnosis of diseases that can cause losses in bee colonies, and the preventive measures that should be taken in combating these diseases. Detailed information was shared about American and European foulbrood, chalkbrood disease and bee viruses, and the importance of timely detection of diseases and the prompt implementation of necessary measures was emphasized.
In her presentation, Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar drew attention to the need to report suspicious hives to the authorities without delay, to comply with hygiene rules for hives and beekeeping equipment, and to avoid uninformed use of antibiotics, and also drew attention to the importance of proper care and nutrition in protecting bee health.
Following the conference, hands-on beekeeping training for students was carried out with Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar and Veterinarian Coşkun Aydın, who attended the program from Samsun. As part of the training, information on hive management, bee health, honey harvesting and beekeeping techniques was conveyed, enabling students to gain practical professional experience in the field.
Director of Alucra Turan Bulutçu Vocational School Mehmet Akif Sarı stated that, through the events organized, they aimed to increase the professional knowledge and awareness of veterinary technician students and to develop disease-control awareness in the beekeeping sector, and thanked Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar and Veterinarian Coşkun Aydın for their contributions to the training program.
The day-long conference and hands-on training program concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar and Veterinarian Coşkun Aydın.
The program, at which Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar from the Samsun Veterinary Control Institute took part as a speaker, was attended by the school's administration, academics, students and representatives of the beekeeping sector.
The conference addressed the protection of bee health, early diagnosis of diseases that can cause losses in bee colonies, and the preventive measures that should be taken in combating these diseases. Detailed information was shared about American and European foulbrood, chalkbrood disease and bee viruses, and the importance of timely detection of diseases and the prompt implementation of necessary measures was emphasized.
In her presentation, Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar drew attention to the need to report suspicious hives to the authorities without delay, to comply with hygiene rules for hives and beekeeping equipment, and to avoid uninformed use of antibiotics, and also drew attention to the importance of proper care and nutrition in protecting bee health.
Following the conference, hands-on beekeeping training for students was carried out with Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar and Veterinarian Coşkun Aydın, who attended the program from Samsun. As part of the training, information on hive management, bee health, honey harvesting and beekeeping techniques was conveyed, enabling students to gain practical professional experience in the field.
Director of Alucra Turan Bulutçu Vocational School Mehmet Akif Sarı stated that, through the events organized, they aimed to increase the professional knowledge and awareness of veterinary technician students and to develop disease-control awareness in the beekeeping sector, and thanked Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar and Veterinarian Coşkun Aydın for their contributions to the training program.
The day-long conference and hands-on training program concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to Veterinarian Dr. Rahşan Akpınar and Veterinarian Coşkun Aydın.
