Call for Proposals: Bamboo Leaf Fodder Trials in Ethiopia

Duration:April to December 2020. The fee for this consultancy of USD 30,000,

inclusive of all taxes.

 

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: EXPERIMENTATION AND TRIALS ON BAMBOO LEAVES AS ANIMAL

FODDER IN ETHIOPIA. The International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR)

is seeking for proposals from local research or academic institutions in

Ethiopia to conduct experimentation and trials on animal and bamboo feed

and fodder in the country. The objective of this assignment is to assess

the nutritional composition or proximate analysis, and the optimal feeding

rate of bamboo leaves as fodder, and to determine the harvesting methods

of bamboo leaves to maximise leaf production for wet and dry seasons. The

assessment will consist of a literature review and the application of qualitative

and quantitative research methods to collect both primary and secondary

data. The selected institution is expected to execute the following tasks

as part of this assignment and their associated interactions:

Specific Tasks

 

To determine and characterise the nutritional quality of bamboo fodder (different

species – wet and dry season) compared to other feed sources

 

To evaluate the effects of supplementing bamboo fodder on feed intake, body

weight gain, milk yield and milk compositions

 

To determine the consumption patterns and digestibility of bamboo fodder

 

To assess the growth and health (using haematological indicators and serum

biochemistry) of experimental animal fed with bamboo leaves either as a

sole feed or feed supplement

 

Undertake plant experimentation to evaluate different harvesting methods

of bamboo leaves aimed at maximising fodder yield to development of women-friendly

bamboo fodder management systems

 

To evaluate the profitability of bamboo leaves by employing partial budget

analysis

 

Deliverables

 

A systemised and detailed report, no more than 30 pages which should include,

inter alia:

 

Develop one publishable article in an international peer-review journal

that covers the above-mentioned aspects (report);

 

Develop one training manual on bamboo feed and fodder.

 

Must have state-of-the-art facilities, instruments and equipment for conducting

fodder trials and animal trials, including a laboratory, enclosures, and

weighing scales, among others

 

Must have researcher(s) with specialisation in animal feeds and nutrition

or related discipline

 

Researcher(s) in this institution must demonstrate the relevant working

experience of at least 8 years in animal feed and nutrition research at

the national or international level

 

Researcher(s) in this institution must have the capability of conducting

both lab and field-based experimentation on animals and feed

 

Researcher(s) in this institution be able to communicate fluently, in writing

and orally, in English

 

Researcher(s) in this institution must have excellent drafting skills, strong

quantitative and analytical skills

 

Applications will be accepted until 23 April 2020. All applications will

be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted institutions will be contacted

for further action.

 

Please send your cover letter, a proposal detailing the methodology and

work plan as well Curriculum Vitae of the researcher(s) (in English) to

hr@inbar.int; enacheampong@inbar.int and earo@inbar.int

 

Please indicate BAMBOO FODDER AND ANIMAL EXPERIMENTAL TRIALS in the email

subject line.

 

To learn more about INBAR, please visit our website at: www.inbar.int

<https://www.inbar.int>

 

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