By completing this form, you are requesting a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) or prescription for honey bee antibiotics.
Requests will be approved and distributed by a veterinarian licensed within your state. You can find out more by contacting:
Gary David Butcher
2015 SW 16th Ave. Box 100136
University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: (352) 294-4390
State/Lic. No.: VM13431
In order to place this request, you must currently be a registered beekeeper in the state of Florida. For registration information, visit: Beekeeper Registration
Antibiotics approved through this system can only be applied to managed honey bee colonies operating in the state of Florida.
All questions can be directed to the Florida Department Of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Breau Of Plant and Apiary Inspection at (863) 990-3024 or Erin.Jenkins@FDACS.gov