Apimondia 2025: An International Gathering at the Heart of Beekeeping

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The 2025 edition of Apimondia was held from September 23 to 27 in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a global hub for beekeeping, the event brought together researchers, beekeepers, companies, and enthusiasts from all over the world to exchange insights on the major challenges facing the industry.

1. Apimondia 2025 edition

Throughout the week, the Véto-pharma team had the pleasure of meeting many key players in the sector and engaging in discussions on essential topics such as colony health, Varroa destructor management, bee nutrition, emerging threats, and the latest scientific and technological advancements shaping the future of beekeeping.

We warmly thank all our partners, visitors, and colleagues who stopped by our booth to share ideas and experiences. These valuable moments of exchange and collaboration strengthen our commitment to supporting beekeepers and contributing to a sustainable future for global apiculture.

Apimondia team
A part of Veto-pharma team
Apimondia booth
Véto-Pharma Booth in Apimondia

2. What’s New at Véto-pharma? The Challenges of Modern Beekeeping

On the occasion of Apimondia, we had the pleasure of giving the floor to Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, our General Manager, in a video of “What’s New at Véto-Pharma?”.

In this video, he shares his vision of modern beekeeping and the initiatives led by Véto-Pharma to support beekeepers in their development.

Watch the full video below and dive into the key topics driving the international beekeeping community today.

3. Scientific Poster Presented at Apimondia: Understanding Varroa Resistance

During the congress, our colleague Ulrike Marsky presented a scientific poster entitled:
 “Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the ORβ-2R-L Gene of French and Spanish Varroa Mite Populations Are Not Directly Linked to Amitraz-Resistant Phenotypes,” written by Ulrike Marsky, Abderrahim Hammaidi, and Rémi Padé.

This work aimed to better understand the genetic mechanisms potentially involved in Varroa resistance to amitraz — a major issue for honey bee colony health.

The poster highlighted:

  • The evaluation and comparison of bioassay protocols to improve the reliability and reproducibility of tests used to study varroa resistance.
  • Evidence supporting the hypothesis that the identified SNPs in the Varroa ORβ-2R-L gene are unlikely, on their own, to explain the development of amitraz resistance.

These findings contribute to a better understanding of the complex mechanisms behind resistance and help guide future research and treatment strategies.
 They are fully aligned with Véto-pharma’s commitment to developing effective, responsible, and science-based solutions to support beekeepers sustainably.

You want to read this poster ? Find the poster link here.

Apimondia poster
Ulrike Marsky - Technical Manager International
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