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Using naturally-produced lovastatin to reduce methane emissions (#16115)

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Tender Closed
RFx ID : 4191328
Tender Name : Using naturally-produced lovastatin to reduce methane emissions (#16115)
Reference # : 16155
Open Date : Monday, 8 September 2014 8:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  : Monday, 6 October 2014 10:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type : Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage : On behalf of procurement agent  [?]
Categories :
  • 70121700 - Livestock management
  • 81171800 - Agricultural science services
Regions:
  • International
Exemption Reason : None
Required Pre-qualifications : None
Contact : Kate Parlane
kate.parlane@nzagrc.org.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  : NZAGRC, Private Bag 11008, Palmerston North 4442, Attention: Project Analyst
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Overview

MPI seeks to procure a research project to support and extend the work of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases, specifically its Livestock Research Group.
The project title is: "Using naturally-produced lovastatin to reduce methane emissions: evaluation of delivery technology in different ruminant production systems".
The expected outcome at the end of the research period is a proof of concept that Lovastatin is a viable mitigation technique to reduce methane production in vitro.