Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting assessment of the Rural R&D for Profit Q-Fever

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Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting assessment of the Rural R&D for Profit Q-Fever

This Request for Tender closes 12noon (AEDT) Monday 7 February 

 

AgriFutures Australia is seeking a service provider to undertake an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) assessment of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Research and Development for Profit (Rural R&D for Profit) 18-02-008 Taking the Q (query) Out of Q-Fever: Developing a better understanding of the drivers of Q-Fever spread in farmed ruminants.

It aims to improve the understanding of Q-Fever by identifying reservoirs, amplification and transmission pathways. A better understanding of factors influencing the risk of Q-Fever spread within and between Australian ruminant livestock enterprises will help to better manage a disease outbreak. This will assist with directing biosecurity resources more efficiently.

This project is nearing completion so through this RFT, AgriFutures aims to evaluate project progress, compliance of activities and objectives within the approved activity matrix and to report against the monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework that exists for the project.

 

BACKGROUND

The Rural R&D for Profit program was an initiative established by the Minister for Agriculture, Water and the Environment to boost funding to the rural research and development corporations (RDCs) to improve farm-gate productivity and profitability.

The key objectives of the program include;

  • generating knowledge, technologies, products, or processes that benefit producers,
  • strengthening pathways to extend the results, including understanding the barriers to
    adoption,
  • establishing and fostering collaborations that form ongoing innovation and growth for Australian agriculture.

Taking the Q (query) Out of Q-Fever is one of many projects funded through this initiative.

Q-Fever is a disease of humans and livestock caused by Coxiella burnetii bacterial infection. Coxiella burnetii is extremely resistant to environmental conditions and highly contagious. A single organism is sufficient to cause infection. The most common route of infection is inhalation of contaminated dust, contact with contaminated milk, meat and wool, and close contact with infected animals.

This project will provide knowledge that can be used to develop policies that will limit the likelihood of a large and prolonged Q-Fever outbreak in Australia. This will help to maintain Australia’s position as an exporter of premium agricultural produce.

 

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the RFT process or requirements in the management services, please contact:

Name: Lechelle van Breda
Position Title: Manager, Cross Sector Programs
Contact Details: Lechelle.VanBreda@agrifutures.com.au

 

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