METRIC · COLONY HEALTH
Brood Viability (BRV)
Fraction of brood developing normally, a leading indicator of population trajectory and queen quality.
Colony HealthUnit: %Daily
Formula
Capped, healthy brood cells ÷ total occupied brood cells from comb imagery.
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Robust | ≥ 90 | ok |
| Patchy | 75-90 | warn |
| Spotty | < 75 | crit |