Asaminew Tassew Wolde (PhD, Associate Professor)
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Asaminew Tassew Wolde (PhD, Associate Professor)
Date of Birth: September 11, 1979 GC
Sex: Male
Nationality: Ethiopian
Marital Status: Married and the father of four children
Address: Bahir Dar University, P. O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Language:
- Native language: Amharic
- Language used in high school and higher institutions: English
Corporate E-mail: Asaminew.Tassew@bdu.edu.et
Personal E-mail:asaminew2@gmail.com or atassew2005@yahoo.com
Mobile Number: +251 946069610
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Asaminew-Wolde/research
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5763-3122
SUMMARY
Dr. Asaminew Tassew holds a PhD degree in Animal Production (2015) from BOKU–University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria, an MSc degree (2007) in Animal Production from Haramaya University in Ethiopia, a BSc degree (2002) in Animal Production and Range Land Management, from Debub University (now Hawassa University) in Ethiopia, an International Diploma (2009) in Dairy Husbandry and Milk Processing: Specialization in Training and Extension, PTC+, the Netherlands and a Higher Diploma in Teaching (2021) from Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia. He is currently an Associate Professor at Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, where he has worked since August 2018. Dr. Asaminew’s various duties and responsibilities include teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students, coordinating research, community engagement, technology transfer, and consultancy projects, Animal Production Group, Chair, Animal Production (specialization in Dairy Science & Technology or Meat Science & Technology or Poultry Science & Technology) PhD program coordinator, Graduate programs curricula review; internal and external theses and dissertations examiner, member among others. He has mentored 33 MSc and 5 PhD students. He has contributed 55 peer-reviewed journal articles, 14 proceedings, and 20 book chapter, research reports, and teaching/training materials to the scientific literature. He has worked as a managing editor for Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University and he has also served as manuscript reviewers for different journals including the Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science (IJAS), the Journal of Ecology and Evolution, the Ethiopian Journal of Science and Technology, and the Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. He has administrative experience as well, and he is currently the Dean of the Natural Science Stream at Bahir Dar University's School of Graduate Studies. Dr. Asaminew is self-motivated, a great team member, and has worked tirelessly to uphold the tenets of the Department and the University as a whole.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2012-2015
Ph.D. BOKU–University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
Dissertation: Dynamics and Future Scenarios of Animal Production in Mixed Farming System of Northwestern Ethiopia
2005-2007
M.Sc. in Animal Production, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
M.Sc. Thesis Research: Production, Handling, Traditional Processing Practices and Quality of Milk in Bahir Dar Milk Shed Area, Ethiopia
1998-2002
B.Sc. in Animal Production and Range Land Management, Debub (now Hawassa) University, Awassa College of Agriculture, Ethiopia
January 2009 - July 2009
International Diploma Dairy Husbandry and Milk Processing: Specialization in Training and Extension, PTC+, the Netherlands
October 2020-June 2021
Higher Diploma in Teaching, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
SHORT COURSES AND TRAININGS
1. Leadership Training, a Webinar Series by the Feed the Future Champions for Food Security (C4FS) Activity, February, 2022, USAID Policy LINK Project.
2. Applied Course in Professional Dairy Management, from December 13-21, 2019, Kenya, Organized by CTA.
3. Training Course on Scenario Process, September 5-7, 2012, TRANSACT project.
4. Training on the Development of Distance Learning Materials for the Agriculture Extension Mid-Career Program, from September 20-24, 2010, Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE).
5. Training on Design and Analysis of Experimental Data using SAS – Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute Research held from June 1-6, 2007.
6. Training on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute held from June 10-15, 2007.
7. Training on chemical analysis and in-vitro techniques of feed evaluation, Holetta Agricultural Research Center, Holetta, Ethiopia from June 15-28, 2004.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
· Sustainable animal production
· Dairy science and technology
· Beef cattle production
· Sheep and goats production
· Poultry production
· Animal feeds and nutrition
· Animal genetics & breeding
· Beekeeping
TEACHING AREAS
Under-graduate Programs: Dairy Cattle Production; Dairy Technology; Beef Cattle Production; Poultry Production; Hides and Skins Processing Technology; Honeybee Production; Hive Products Processing Technology; Livestock Production and Environment; Livestock Production and Product Value Addition; Animal Production and Management.
Graduate Programs: Advanced Dairy Production; Advanced Processing of Animal Products; Advanced Meat Production; Advanced Poultry Production: Livestock Production Systems; Advances in Research Methods and Biometrics in Animal Sciences; Bee Products Processing and Handling; Marketing and Trade of Bee Products; Honeybee Colony Management; Pollination and Natural Resources Conservation; Bee Toxicology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 12, 2018 to date
Associate Professor at Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University
August 11, 2011 - August 11, 2018
Assistant Professor at Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University
May 14, 2008 - July 31, 2011
Lecturer at Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University
August 01, 2002 - April 2008
Assistant Researcher III at Andassa Livestock Research Center, Amhara Agricultural Research Institute
ADMINSTRATIVE POSITIONS
November 05, 2023 to date
Dean for Natural Science Stream, School of Graduate Studies of Bahir Dar University
October 01, 2022 to date
Coordinator and mentor for PhD in Animal Production (specialization in Dairy Science & Technology or Meat Science & Technology or Poultry Science and Technology)
November 14, 2019- December 28, 2022
Dean,College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University
July 15, 2015-October 31, 2019
August 01, 2011- February 27, 2012
Agricultural Development Center Director, Bahir Dar University
Teaching-Learning Coordinator, Bahir Dar University
January 2010 - July 31, 2011
Program Management and Marketing Case Team Coordinator, College of Agriculture an Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Development of next-generation sustainable land management (SLM) framework to combat desertification in Ethiopia.
- Budget:5 million USD
· Source of Fund: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan Science and Technology (JST)
· Project Duration: 2017-2023
- Responsibility: Improvement of Land Productivity through New Sustainable Farming System (Component-2) team leader and researcher
2. Responding to the urgent needs of sustainable beekeeping and intensive crop production with respect to the use of agrochemicals: the case of Amhara region.
- Budget:30,000.00 USD
· Source of Fund: Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Agriculture Knowledge, Learning, Documentation and Policy Project (AKLDP).
• Project Duration: 2017-2018
• Responsibility: Principal investigator and researcher
3. Evaluation and selection of better traits in local honey bee races in the North-Western Ethiopia
• Budget:594,342.00 ETB
• Source of Fund: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
• Project Duration: 2018-2021
• Responsibility: Principal investigator and researcher
4. Estimating the pollen and nectar potentials of major bee forage plants for the determination of carrying capacity in the mixed farming system of North-Western Ethiopia.
• Budget:373,405.00ETB
• Source of Fund: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
• Project Duration: 2018-2020
• Responsibility: Principal investigator and researcher
COMMUNITY ENGAMENT AND OTHER PROFESIONAL SERVICES
1. Strengthening the livelihood of women and youths through adoption of improved livestock technology package in Mogedel sub-watershed model rural village development project, from August 2022 to date.
2. Introduction of crossbred dairy bull service in Birr Adama watershed, from August 2020 to July 2023.
3. Developed guideline for artificial insemination (AI) service provider’s service models and the technical standards of the AI services, 2021.
4. Strengthening Agunta forest bee products development, and beekeeping training and demonstration center establishment, from August 2018 to July 2020.
5. Scaling-up brachiaria hybrid cultivar Mulato II in North Mecha district of Koga irrigation area, from December 2020-October 2021.
6. Scaling-up brachiaria hybrid cultivar Mulato II in North Mecha district of Koga irrigation area, from February-June 2020.
7. Awareness creation for dairy producers and cooperatives in order to mitigate the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, from March to April 2020.
8. Strengthening the technical capacity of dairy producers, dairy cooperatives and livestock development practitioners in and around Bahir Dar City, from September 2018 to August 2019.
9. Artificial insemination techniques and heat detection methods training for Zenzelima Kebele farmers, from September 2018 to August 2019.
10. Training on dairy farming and milk processing for district and Zone levels livestock development experts from the Amhara Region Livestock Development and Promotion Office, Wereta ATVET College, in September 2018.
11. Developed a roadmap for the Lalibela national bee resources museum, January 2019.
12. Koga research and community service strategic plan document preparation, 2019.
13. Managing editor for the Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences of Bahir Dar University, from October 2017 to date.
14. Served as journals reviewer for accreditation by the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences.
15. Served as manuscript reviewer for different journals including Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science (IJAS), Journal of Ecology and Evolution, Ethiopian Journal of Science and Technology, Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
16. Reviewed Animal Production PhD curriculum at Debre Markos University in September 21, 2020.
17. Reviewed Animal Production MSc curriculum at University of Gondar in September 17, 2018.
18. Served as a chairman and internal examiner during PhD open Dissertation defenses examination at Bahir Dar University.
19. Served as a chairman and internal examiner during MSc open Thesis defenses examination at Bahir Dar, Gondar and Debre Markos Universities.
20. Presented a paper entitled ‘‘Intervention strategies to transform the dairy industry in Ethiopia’’ at Bahir Dar dairy cooperative bi-annual collaboration and consultation workshop, February 15, 2018.
21. Presented a paper entitled ‘‘Re-thinking to transform the Ethiopian livestock sector: The role of livestock research and development’’ for Lersha agent trainees training, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, January 30, 2023.
22. Presented a paper entitled ‘‘Livestock and fishery sector development in Amhara region: Current status and future prospect’’ at Amhara region food forum, Blue Nile Avante Hotel, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, September 17, 2019.
23. Presented a paper entitled ‘‘Mitigating the impacts of indiscriminate use of agrochemicals: The case of Amhara region’’ at celebrating world bee day, Unison Hotel, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, May 20, 2022.
24. Developed the Apiculture Resources Development and Protection Directive, Ministry of Agriculture, June-July, 2022.
25. Member of the organizing committee for the 26th annual conference of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, August 23-25, 2018.
26. Served as an institutional advisor for the Capacity Building for Scaling-up of Evidence-Based Best Practices in Agricultural Production in Ethiopia (CASCAPE) Project, Bahir Dar University, December 2019 to December 2022.
27. Worked as a technical team member of the Amhara Dairy Platform (ADP), Bright future in Agriculture Project, from 2019 to 2021.
28. Wisdom enterprise’s supporting and follow-up committee member, Bahir Dar University, from January 2021 to date.
29. Technical and supporting committee member, Amhara Region Livestock and Fishery Resources Development Office, from 2018 to date.
30. Member for Society for Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation, from 2012 to date.
31. Member of the Amhara Development Association, from 2014 to date.
CONCULTANCY PROJECTS
1. Preparing Amhara region greenhouse gas inventory/reference emission level. Client: Environment and Forest Protection Authority, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia, 2023.
2. Coordinator and technical expert for Urban Agriculture, Bahir Dar City Structural Planning, Client: Bahir Dar City Administration, Ethiopia, from 2018-2022.
3. Facilitate collective action in mitigating mis-use of agro-chemicals under the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) project. Client: Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) project International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), 2022.
4. Assessing the opportunities and constraints in establishing beekeeping inputs producing enterprises empowerment in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Client: OXFAM-GB, 2019.
5. An assessment on the real/practical problems of women beekeepers to be engaged in beekeeping business at larger scale empowerment in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Client: OXFAM-GB, 2019.
6. Impact assessment of honey value chain project on women empowerment in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Client: OXFAM-GB, 2019.
7. Feasibility study for the establishment of modern dairy farm. Client: TIRET Corporate, Ethiopia, 2017.
8. Feasibility study for the establishment of modern milk processing plant. Client: TIRET Corporate, Ethiopia, 2017.
PHD AND MSC STUDENTS SUPERVISED
1. 5 PhD students
2. 33 MSc students
PUBLICATIONS
1. Peer Reviewed Articles
1. Malede Birhan, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Asaminew Tassew, Firew Tegegne, 2023. Monitoring of dairy farm management determinants and production performance using structural equation modelling in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. Veterinary Medicine and Science. 2023; Vol. 9:1742–1756,DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1140 (Indexed in Web of Science).
2. Zewdie Abay, Amssalu Bezabeh, Alemayehu Gela, and Asaminew Tassew, 2023. Evaluating the Impact of Commonly Used Pesticides on Honeybees (Apis mellifera) in North Gonder of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Hindawi Journal of Toxicology Vol. 2023, Article ID 2634158, pp. 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2634158 (Indexed in Web of Science).
3.Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew Tegegne, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Misganaw Walie, Seid Ali, Mitsuru Tsubo, Toshiya Okuro, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha and Getu Abebe, 2023. Selection and evaluation of promising indigenous fodder trees and shrubs as supplemental diets for ruminant animals across different agro-ecological environments. Africa Journal of Range and Forage Science, https://doi.org/10.2989/10220119.2023.2228840 (Indexed in Web of Science).
4. Misganaw Walie, Firew Tegegne, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Tsunekawa, A., Kobayashi, N., Ichinohe, T., Haregeweyn, N., Asaminew Tassew., Mekuriaw, S., Masunaga, T., Toshiya, O.,Tsubo, M., Tsegaye, D., Adego, E., and Temesgen, M., 2023. Biomass Yield, Quality, and Soil Nutrients of Pasture Influenced by Farmyard Manure and Enrichment Planting. Rangeland Ecology & Management 88 (2023) 174–181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.03.001 (Indexed in Web of Science).
5. Demelash Aychilie, Asaminew Tassew, Hailu Mazengia and Workneh Wendimagegn, 2023. Crossbred calf rearing method, pre-weaning morbidity and mortality in urban and peri[1]urban dairy production systems of Dangila district, Ethiopia. J. Agri. Environ. 8(1), 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v8i1.1472(Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
6. Mequanint Biks, Asaminew Tassew, and Fisseha Moges, 2023. Conformation traits of crossbred dairy cows in the South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. J. Agri. Environ. 8(1), 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v8i1.1474(Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
7. Beshada Taye and Asaminew Tassew, 2023. Reproductive and productive performance of Zebu × Holstein-Friesian crossbred dairy cows in and around Sendafa town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Journal of Science and Technology (EJST), 16(2) pp.167-179, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejst.v16i2.5(Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
8. Tsigemariam Tesfaye, Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Firew Tegegne and Bimrew Asmare, 2023. Effects of replacement of cafeteria leftover by concentrate mixture on biological performance and economic return of Washera lambs fed desho grass hay as basal diet. J. Agri. Environ. 8(1), 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v8i1.1470(Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
9. Asaminew Tassew, Tilahun Gebey , Kerealem Ejigu, Workneh Ayalew, Abebe Jenberie, Mehari Genet, Berhanu Admassu,, Elisabeth Keegan and Janet Lowore, 2023. Indiscriminate use and inappropriate application of agrochemicals by smallholder farmers in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Implications for sustainable beekeeping, crop and livestock production. Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 8(2): pp. 17-36 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v8i2.9029 (Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
10. Mequanint Biks, Asaminew Tassew and Fisseha Moges, 2023. Management practices & cow comfort of crossbred dairy cows in youth managed dairy farm enterprises, South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Scie. 8(2): pp. 37-54, DOI:https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v8i2.9038 (Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
11. Birtukan Matebie, Fisseha Moges, Asaminew Tassew and Firew Tegegne, 2023. Productivity, economic performances and survivability of exotic chicken breeds under small-scale chicken production system in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 8(2): pp. 91-110 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/jaes.v8i2.9090 (Accredited by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences).
12. Malede Birhan, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Asaminew Tassew, Firew Tegegne, 2022. Multi-source monitoring of dairy farm management practices and milk quality analysis in Amhara region, Ethiopia. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 43(16): 15-27, 2022 ISSN: 0256-971X (P), DOI: https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2022/v43i163138 (Indexed in Web of Science).
13. Asfaw Belayneh, Asaminew Tassew & Mengistie Taye, 2021. Cattle fattening practices and performances in urban and peri-urban areas of Dangila town of Awi Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 7:1, 1963028, https://doi.o rg/10.1080/23311932.2021.1963028 (Indexed in Web of Science).
14. Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Fujiang Hou , Atsushi Tsunekawa, Tianhai Yan, Firew Tegegne , Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Beyadglign Hunegnaw, Wondimeneh Mekonnen, and Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, 2021. Laser methane detector-based quantification of methane emissions from indoor-fed Fogera dairy cows. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN ASSOC ANI. https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.20.0739. (Indexed in Web of Science).
15. Misganaw Walie, Firew Tegegne, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Tsunekawa, A., Kobayashi, N., Ichinohe, T., Haregeweyn, N., Asaminew Tassew.., Mekuriaw, S., Masunaga, T., Tsubo, M., Adego, E., and Tsegaye, D., 2022. Nutritional value and in vitro volatile fatty acid production of forage grasses cultivated using farmyard manure and Desmodium intortum intercropping in the Upper Blue Nile basin, Ethiopia. Hindawi Advances in Agriculture Volume 2022, Article ID 6593230, 12 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6593230 (2022) (Indexed in Scopus).
16. Misganaw Walie, Firew Tegegne, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Asaminew Tassew, Shigdaf. Mekuriaw, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Toshiya Okuro, Mitsuru Tsubo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha & Enyew Adego, 2022. Effects of farmyard manure and Desmodium intercropping on forage grass growth, yield, and soil properties in different agro-ecologies of Upper Blue Nile basin, Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture (2022), 8: 2082041 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2022.2082041 (Indexed in Web of Science).
17. Wubetie Adnew, Berhanu Abraha Tsegay, Asaminew Tassew and Bimrew Asmare, 2021. Combinations of Urochloa hybrid Mulato II and natural pasture hays as a basal diet for growing Farta lambs in Ethiopia. Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales (2021) Vol. 9(2):206–215 206 https://doi.org/10.17138/tgft(9)206-215 (Indexed in Web of Science).
18. Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew Tegegne, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Kobayashi Nobuyuki, Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Misganaw Walie, Mitsuru Tsubo, Toshiya Okuro, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Mulugeta Meseret, Laiju Sam, and Veerle Fievez, 2020. Effect of feeding improved grass hays and Eragrostis Tef straw silage on milk yield, nitrogen utilization, and methane emission of lactating Fogera dairy cows in Ethiopia.Animals, Vol. 10, doi:10.3390/ani10061021(Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
19. Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew Tegegne, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Kobayashi Nobuyuki, Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Misganaw Walie, Mitsuru Tsubo & Toshiya Okuro, 2019. Mitigating the anti-nutritional effect of polyphenols on in vitro digestibility and fermentation characteristics of browse species in north western Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health & Production Volume 52, pages1287–1298(2020) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-019-02126-3 (Indexed in Web of Science).
20. Asaminew Tassew, Getachew Alemayehu, Johann Sölkner and Maria Wurzinger, 2019. Future of beekeeping in Northwestern Ethiopia: Scenarios, local adaptation measures and its implications for farmers’ livelihoods. BIODIVERSITAS ISSN: 1412-033X Volume 20, Number 6, June 2019 E-ISSN: 2085-4722 Pages: 1633-1643. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d200620 (Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
21. Getinet Mekuriaw, Patrick Wouobeng, Kouam Simo, Raphael Mrode, Zewdu Edea, Bin Liu, Wenguang Zhang, Okeyo Ally, Tadelle Dessie, Kassahun Tesfaye, Erling Strandberg, Britt Berglund, Collins Mutai, Sarah Osama, Asaminew Tassew, Josephine Birungi, Appolinaire Djikeng and Felix Meutchieye, 2019. Genome-wide diversity and demographic dynamics of Cameroon goats and their divergence from east African, north African, and Asian conspecifics. PLoS ONE 14(4): e0214843. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214843 (Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
22. Wubetie Adnew, Berhanu Abraha, Asaminew Tassew and Bimrew Asmare, 2019. Effect of harvesting stage and altitude on agronomic and qualities of six Brachiaria grass in Northwestern Ethiopia. AgroLife Scientific Journal - Volume 8, Number 1, 2019 ISSN 2285-5718; ISSN CD-ROM 2285-5726; ISSN ONLINE 2286-0126; ISSN-L 2285-5718. file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/Wubetieetal.2019.EffectofharvestingstageandaltitudeonagronomicandnutritionalcharacteristicsofsixBrachiariagrassesinnorthwesternEthiopia..pdf(Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
23. Wubetie Adnew, Berhanu Abraha, Asaminew Tassew and Bimrew Asmare, 2018. Evaluation of morphological characteristics, yield and nutritive value of Brachiaria grass ecotypes in Northwestern Ethiopia. Agric & Food Secur. (2018) 7:89 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-018-0239-4. (Indexed in Scopus).
24. Genetu Fekadu, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Fei Penge, Temesgen Mulualem, Mitsuru Tsubo, Asaminew Tassew, Tsugiyuki Masunag, Getu Abebe and Anteneh Wubet, 2023. Spatiotemporal variations of soil respiration under different land uses and their control in Northwestern Ethiopia. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-023-01842-y (Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
25. Genetu Fekadu, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Fei Penge, Mitsuru Tsubo, Asaminew Tassew, Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh, Nigus Tadesse and Tsugiyuki Masunag, 2023. Dry-season autotrophic and heterotrophic soil respiration in contrasting agroecological settings. ACTA AGRICULTURAE SCANDINAVICA, SECTION B—SOIL & PLANT SCIENCE2023, VOL. 73, NO. 1, 54–66 https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2023.2189613. (Indexed in Web of Science).
26. Genetu Fekadu, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Fei Peng, Mitsuru Tsubo,Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Asaminew Tassew, Temesgen Mulualem, and Simeneh Demissie, 2023. Seasonal and diurnal soil respiration dynamics under different land management practices in the sub‑tropical highland agroecology of Ethiopia. Environ Monit Assess, 195:65 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10705-5. (Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
27. Muluken Bayable, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Getachew Alemayehu, Wataru Tsuji,Mitsuru Tsubo, Enyew Adgo, Asaminew Tassew, Takayoshi Ishii, Fekremariam Asaregew and Tsugiyuki Masunaga, 2021. Yield potential and variability of Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) germplasms under intensive and conventional management conditions. Agronomy-Basel 11(2):220, DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11020220. (Indexed in Web of Science).
28. Fekremariam Asargew Mihretie, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Enyew Adgo, Mitsuru Tsubo, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Wataru Tsuji, Kindiye Ebabu and Asaminew Tassew, 2020.Tillage and sowing options for enhancing productivity and profitability of teff in a sub-tropical highland environment. Field Crops Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2020.108050. (Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
29. Getu Abebe, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Taniguchi Takeshi, Menale Wondie, Enyew Adgo, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Mitsuru Tsubo, Kindiye Ebabu, Mulatu Liyew Berihun and Asaminew Tassew,2020. Effects of land use and topographic position on soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stocks in different agro-ecosystems of the upper Blue Nile basin. Sustainability2020, 12(6), 2425; https://doi.org/10.3390/su12062425(Indexed in Web of Science and Scopus).
30. Muluken Bayable, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Takayoshi Ishii, Getachew Alemayehu, Mitsuru Tsubo, Enyew Adgo, Asaminew Tassew, Wataru Tsuji, Fekremariam Asaregew and Tsugiyuki Masunaga, 2020. Biomechanical properties and agro-morphological traits for improved lodging resistance in Ethiopian Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trottor) Accessions. Agronomy-Basel 2020, 10(7), 1012; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10071012(Indexed in Web of Science).
31. Wubetie Adnew Wassie, Berhanu Tsegay, Asaminew Tassew, Bimrew Asmare, 2019. Effect of altitudes and harvesting stages on agronomic responses and chemical composition of Brachiaria grass cultivars in northwestern Ethiopia. Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 52(2):20-31.
32. Wubetie Adnew, Berhanu A. Tsegay, Asaminew Tassew and Bimrew Asmare, 2018. Assessments of farmers′ perception and utilization status of Brachiaria grass in selected areas of Ethiopia. BIODIVERSITAS19 (3): 951-962, May 2018. DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d190326.
33. Befekadu Wubante, Asaminew Tassew and Hailu Mazengia, 2022. Microbiological quality of yogurt in and around Bahir Dar City, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Food Science and Quality Management. Vol.119, 2022.
34. Moges Abebe, Asaminew Tassew, Bimrew Asmare, 2021. Appraisal of milk production, processing and marketing in selected urban and peri-urban dairy production systems of Northwestern Ethiopia. Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 2021, 54 (1).
35. Akalework Gizaw, Asaminew Tassew and Desalegn Begna, 2020. The status of honey quality produced in Gedebano Gutazer Wolene, Central Ethhiopia. Journal of Food Science and Engineering 10 (2020) 110-119 doi: 10.17265/2159-5828/2020.03.003.
36. Tesfu Shegaw, Asaminew Tassew and Desalegne Begna, 2020. Evaluation of physic-chemical qualities of beeswax in selected districts of Kafa Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. Chemistry and Materials Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2224- 3224 (Print) ISSN 2225- 0956 (Online) Vol.12, No.1, 2020.
37. Gebrecherkos Yeebyo, Amssalu Bezabeh andAsaminew Tassew, 2020. Oral acute toxicity effects of agrochemicals on honeybees (Apis Mellifera Jementica) mortality, in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia (Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 32, Article #41. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd32/3/gyeeb32041.html).
38. Dinku Negash, Abebe Jenberie and Asaminew Tassew, 2020. Evaluating the effects of commonly used agro-chemicals on the health status of A. Mellifera Scutellata in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science. Vol. 5, No. 4, 2020, pp. 74-80. doi: 10.11648/j.ijees.20200504.13.
39. Birhanu Yeserah, Asaminew Tassew, Hailu Mazengia, 2020. Handling practices of raw cow’s milk and major constraints of clean milk production in and around Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. J Adv Dairy Res 8: 234. doi: 10.35248/2329-888X.19.8.2.234.
40. Birhanu Yeserah, Asaminew Tassew and Hailu Mazengia, 2019. Microbiological quality of raw cow’s milk in and around Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. Food Science and Quality Management. Vol.88, 2019.
41. Bihonegn A, Begna D, Asaminew Tassew and Mekuriaw Z., 2017. Physicochemical properties of Ethiopian Beeswax, the case of South Wollo zone, Amhara Region. Int J Agric Sc Food Technol 3(3): 061-066. DOI: http://doi.org/10.17352/2455-815X.000024.
42. MisganawMammo, Kefyalew Alemayehu and Asaminew Tassew, 2017. Conformation traits of dairy cattle populations in selected Districts of Northwestern Amhara, Ethiopia, BIODIVERSITASISSN: 1412-033X Volume 18, Number 4, October 2017 E-ISSN: 2085-4722 Pages: 1669-1679 DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d180448.
43. Azanaw Abebe and Asaminew Tassew, 2017.Gender equality in rural development and agricultural extension in Fogera district, Ethiopia: Implementation, access to and control over resources. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, DOI: 10.18697/ajfand, Volume 17, No. 04.
44. Walellign Wotro, Asaminew Tassew, Amssalu Bezabeh and Zewdu Berhanie, 2018. Socio-economic determinants of movable frame hive technology adoption in Gamo Gofa Zone of the Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.9, No.1, 2018.
45. Asaminew Tassew, Johann Sölkner and Maria Wurzinger,2016Dynamics and driving forces of change in Ethiopian smallholder livestock production system. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 28, Article #138. Retrieved August 3, 2016, from http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd28/8/asam28138.html.
46.Asaminew Tassew and Maria Wurzinger, 2016.Beekeeping dynamics and its driving forces of change in Ethiopian mixed farming system. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 28, Article #219. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd28/12/asam28219.html.
47. Guesh Godifey and Asaminew Tassew, 2016. Importance of integrating beekeeping with closure areas in Ethiopia: Status and future prospects. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, ISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online) Vol.6, No.3, 2016.
48. Eyassu Seifu and Asaminew Tassew, 2014. Small-scale milk processing, utilization and marketing of traditional dairy products in Bahir Dar Zuria and Mecha districts, northwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Food Technology Research, 2014, 1(3): 122-132.
49. Asaminew Tassew and Eyassu Seifu, 2011. Microbial quality of raw milk’s collected from farmers and dairy cooperatives in Bahir Dar Zuria and Mecha Districts, Ethiopia. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 2011 2(1): 29-33.
50. Abebe Hailu, Solomon Melaku, Berhan Tamir and Asaminew Tassew,2011.Body weight and carcass characteristics of Washera sheep fed urea treated rice straw supplemented with graded levels of concentrate mix. Livestock Research for Rural Development 23 (08).
51. Kerealem Ejigu, Adebabay Kebede and Asaminew Tassew, 2011. On farm evaluation and demonstration of splitting queen rearing technique at Bahir Dar Zuria, Dangila and Guangua districts of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The IUP Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. V, No. 3, August 2011, pp. 39-46.
52. Adebabay Kebede, Kerealem Ejigu and Asaminew Tassew, 2011. Dividing honeybee colonies in Ethiopia. Bees for Development Journal, Issues no. 98, March 2011.
53. Addisu Bitew, Mengistie Taye, Adebabay Kebede, Getinet Mekuriaw, Asaminew Tassew, Tezera mulugeta and Gebeyehu Goshu, 2010. Milk yield and calf growth performance of cattle under partial suckling system at Andassa Livestock Research Center, North West Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development 22 (08).
54. Hailu Mazengia, Mengistie Taye, H. Negussie, S. Alemu and Asaminew Tassew, 2010. Incidence of foot and mouth disease and its effect on milk yield in dairy cattle at Andassa dairy farm, Northwest Ethiopia. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 2010, 1(5): 969-973.
55. Asaminew Tassew and Eyassu Seifu, 2009. Smallholder dairy production system, constraints to milk production and emergency of dairy cooperatives in Bahir Dar Zuria and Mecha Woredas, Northwestern Ethiopia. World Journal of Dairy and Food Sciences 4(2): 185-192, 2009 ISSN 1817-308X.
2. Proceedings
1. Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Haimanot Abiy, Demelash Aychilie, Yenenew Bezabih, Abinet Belay and Asaminew Tassew, 2021. Dairy production potential and investment opportunities in Amhara region: a brief overview. International Conference on Dairy Sector Transformation in Ethiopia, Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 28 - 30, 2021, pp. 39-51.
2. Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew Tegegne, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Mitsuru Tsubo, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Asaminew Tassew, Misganaw Wale and Umemura Kazuhiro, 2021. Herbage dry matter intake of Fogera-Friesian crossbred dairy cows using a wireless bite counter compared with other methods: A case study. International Conference on Dairy Sector Transformation in Ethiopia, Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 28 - 30, 2021, pp. 323-336.
3. Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew T., Nobuyuki K., Nigussie H., Yeshambel M., Asaminew Tassew, Misganaw W, Mitsuru T., Toshiya O., Derege T., Mulugeta M, Laiju S., and Veerle F, 2021. Milk yield, milk composition, nitrogen utilization efficiency, and methane emission of lactating Fogera dairy cows fed improved pasture hay and treated Eragrostis Tef. International Conference on Dairy Sector Transformation in Ethiopia, Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 28 - 30, 2021, pp. 345-362.
4. Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Hou, F., Atsushi Tsunekawa, Tianhai Yan, Firew Tegegne, Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw,Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Beyadglign Hunegnaw, Wondmeneh Mekonnen & Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, 2021. Quantification of methane emissions from indoor-fed Fogera dairy cows using laser methane detector. The XXIV International Grassland Congress/ XI International Rangeland Congress (Sustainable Use of Grassland and Rangeland Resources for Improved Livelihoods), October 25- 29, 2021.
5. Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew Tegegne, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Yamasaki Yuji, Yeshambe Mekuriaw , Asaminew Tassew, Misganaw Wale and Mitsuru Tsubo, 2019. Heavy metals concentration of hay and crop residues used as basal feed for dairy production, Northern Ethiopia. The 126th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Animal Science.
6. Shigdaf Mekuriawa, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Firew Tegegne , Nigussie Haregeweyn, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Asaminew Tassew, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Misganaw Walie, Mitsuru Tsubo and Toshiya Okuro, 2018. Improving digestibility and degradability of Tanniferous browse species through addition of polyethylene glycol in response to species and seasonal variation in Ethiopia. Transforming the Ethiopian Livestock Sector, Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, August 23-25, 2018. pp. 241-261.
7.Asaminew Tassew, Abebe Jenberie, Tilahun Gebey, Kerealem Ejigu, Amssalu Bezabih and Workneh Ayalew, 2018. Underpinning the impacts of on-going agro-chemical use on honeybees in North-Western Ethiopia: The overview of “zero-sum strategy” and its risks for pollinator’s decline. Apimondia Symposium, 30 Nov-04 Dec 2018, UN Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
8. Asaminew Tassew, Tsigemariam Tesfaye, Sam Laiju, Yeshambel Mekuriaw and Firew Tegegne, 2018. Microbiological quality assessment of dried student’s cafeteria leftover. 5th National Conference of College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, June 01-02, 2018.
9. Asaminew Tassew, Tilahun Gebey, Kerealem Ejigu, Abebe Jenberie and Mulatu Dagnew, 2017. The use of agrochemicals is a ‘‘zero-sum strategies’’ in Ethiopia: Implications for sustainable beekeeping, crop and livestock production. 4th National Conference of College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, 24 Feb. 2017.
10. Kerealem Ejigu, Tilahun Gebey, Asaminew Tassew, Mulugeta Worku and Abebe Mitikie, 2012. Linking research and development in beekeeping: the case of Amhara region, Ethiopia. Presented to the ApiAfrica Expo 26-30 September, 2012, Ethiopia.
11. Asaminew Tassew, Johann Sölkner and, Maria Wurzinger, 2014. Forces driving change in Ethiopian smallholder livestock production: Implications for policy and practice. Tropentag, September 17-19, 2014, Prague, Czech Republic “Bridging the gap between increasing knowledge and decreasing resources”.
12. Asaminew Tassew, Eyassu Seifu and Yitaye Alemayehu, 2010. Indigenous processing methods and raw materials used for Zure and Meteta Ayib production, traditional Ethiopia fermented dairy products. 1st Proceedings of Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
13. Asaminew Tassew and Eyassu Seifu, 2007. Smallholder milk production system, milk
utilization and marketing in West Gojjam zone of Amhara Region. Proceeding of the 2nd
Annual Regional Conference on Completed Livestock Research Activities, 14 to 16 September 2007, Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. pp. 13- 28.
14. Asaminew Tassew and Eyassu Seifu, 2007. Microbial quality of raw cows’ milk collected from farmers and dairy cooperatives in Bahir Dar milk shed area, Ethiopia. Proceeding of the 2nd Annual Regional Conference on Completed Livestock Research Activities, 14 to 16 September 2007, Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. pp. 1-12.
3. Research Reports, Books, Book Chapter, Teaching and Training Materials
1. Tsunekawa, A., Ebabu, K., Haregeweyn, N., Tsubo, M., Meshesha D.T (eds). (English version), 2023. Evidence based guideline for implementing sustainable land management (SLM) technologies and approaches. SATREPS–Ethiopia Project, Imai Print Co., Ltd, Tottori, Japan. 129 pp.
2. Tsunekawa, A., Ebabu, K., Haregeweyn, N., Tsubo, M., Meshesha D.T (eds). (Amharic version), 2023. Evidence based guideline for implementing sustainable land management (SLM) technologies and approaches. SATREPS–Ethiopia Project, Imai Print Co., Ltd, Tottori, Japan. 129 pp.
3. Asaminew Tassew, Yeshewas Ferede, Habtamu Tamirat, Fentie Bishaw, Abeje Ayehu, Bimrew Asmare and Habtamu Tassew, 2019. Awareness creation training manual for dairy producers and cooperatives in order to mitigate the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. Bahir Dar University.
4.Asaminew Tassew, Tilahun Gebey, Kerealem Ejigu, Workneh Ayalew, Abebe Jenberie and Mehari Genet, 2018. Responding to urgent needs of sustainable beekeeping and intensive crop production with respect to the use of agrochemicals: The Case of Amhara Region. Research report submitted to Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Agriculture Knowledge, Learning, Documentation and Policy Project (AKLDP).
5. Asaminew Tassew, Tilahun Gebey, Kerealem Ejigu, Workneh Ayalew, Abebe Jenberie and Mehari Genet, 2018. A hand tool to understand and act against negative effects of agrochemicals on honeybees: Training Manual (English version).
6. Asaminew Tassew, Tilahun Gebey, Kerealem Ejigu, Workneh Ayalew, Abebe Jenberie and Mehari Genet, 2018. A hand tool to understand and act against negative effects of agrochemicals on honeybees: Training Manual (Amharic version).
7. Gizaw Desta, Essa Chanie, Ayeligh Mesafint, Jigar Yirsaw, Asaminew Tassew, Daniel Tadesse, Degsew Melak, Kassahun Tegegn, Atsede Desta, Kumela Gudeta and Kibrom Mengistu, 2018. Future briefings to develop integrated scenarios relevant for rural Transformation in watersheds (Mezega, Godingie and Wujraba watersheds in North Gondar). TRANSACT Project.
8. Kefyalew Alemayehuand Asaminew Tassew, 2017. Challenges and opportunities for increased farm animal productivity in Lake Tana sub-basin. Book chapter published in Springer, ISSN 2509-9787.
9. Yihenew G.Selassie, Asaminew Tassew, Belay Teffera, Endris Jafar, Ermias Ashagrie, Getachew Mulugeta, Getachew Tesfaye, Seifu Adimasu, Shiferaw Limenih, Tsige Genet and Zelalem Leyew, 2011. Comprehensive study on research, development and management interventions in Birr Sub-watershed, Quarit Woreda, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara National Regional State.
10. Asaminew Tassew and Tikabo Gebremariam, 2011. Livestock production and product value addition module. A distance learning material prepared for Agricultural Extension Mid-career Program funded by Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education.
11. Asaminew Tassew,2014. Dairy cattle production training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (English version).
12. Asaminew Tassew,2014. Dairy cattle production training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (Amharic version).
13. Asaminew Tassew andBimrew Asmare,2014. Beef cattle fattening training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (English version).
14. Asaminew Tassew andBimrew Asmare,2014. Beef cattle fattening training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (Amharic version).
15. Asaminew Tassew and Bimrew Asmare,2014. Forage production and utilization training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (English version).
16. Asaminew Tassew and Bimrew Asmare,2014. Forage production and utilization training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (Amharic version)
17. Asaminew Tassew,2014. Poultry production training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (English version).
18. Asaminew Tassew, 2014. Poultry production training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (Amharic version).
19. Asaminew Tassew, 2014. Beekeeping training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (English version).
20. Asaminew Tassew,2014. Beekeeping training manual for farmers in Tana sub-basin (Amharic version).
MEMBERSHIP IN SCINTIFIC SOCITIES
1. Ethiopian Society of Animal Production, from 2012 to date
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Social skills and competences
· Worked in various types of teams from research institutions.
· Experienced at working with different peoples (with d/t educational status, ethnic and religious) and have good mediating and intercultural skills.
· Currently working as instructor and researcher at Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University and have a good working atmosphere with students, academic and administrative staff. I have positive attitude and always eager to learn from colleagues and welcome to accept peoples comments or suggestions.
2. Organizational skills and competences
· Good experience to undertake on-farm, on-station and participatory research.
· Implemented different animal production research and development projects.
· Good experience in research problems identifications.
· Good experience in organizing seminars, lectures and writing scientific papers.
3. Technical skills and competences
· Very good command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint).
· Good experience of using internet for communications and search of research results.
· Good experiences in using statistical software such as SAS, R, SPSS, STELLA and ATLAS-ti.
- Good analytical skills for analyzing animal feeds, milk quality, meat quality, and bee products.
RECOGNITIONS
1. Recognition by Sasakawa Africa Association for the contribution to the Digitalization of the Value Chain Oriented Midcareer Agricultural Extension Education as a New Destination of e-Learning Project at Bahir Dar University in 2021.
2. Recognition by Bahir Dar University for the contribution to the publication book entitled: Social and Ecological System Dynamics: Characteristics, Trends, and Interaction in the Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia in 2019.
3. Recognition by College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University for the contribution to the establishment of School of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in 2018.
4. Recognition by Ethiopian Society of Animal Production for the contribution to the success of the 26th Ethiopian Society of Animal Production Annual Conference which was held in Bahir Dar from 23-25 August, 2018.
REFERENCES
1. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Maria Wurzinger. Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria, E-mail: maria.wuzinger@boku.ac.at
2. Firew Tegegne (PhD), President of Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Mobile: +251 918 782297, E-mail: firewtegegne@yahoo.co.uk
3. Zeleke Mekuriaw (PhD). Regional Coordinator for East Africa, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for livestock systems, International Livestock Research Institute, Mobile: +251 918 706950, E-mail: mekuriawzeleke@gmail.com
