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Equine Research, Royal Agricultural College

The Royal Agricultural College has been at the forefront of agricultural education since 1845. It is a leader in the delivery of education, research and consultancy to equine and related industries.

Equine Research (ER) has expertise and is developing a focused range of science based, socio-economic and rural land use issues. Key areas of activity include: 

  • Nutrition 
  • Breeding and genetics 
  • Behaviour and welfare 
  • Rural recreation 
  • Socio-economic analysis 
  • Land use, planning and diversification

The ER team includes specialists in equine physiology underpinned by a strong research capacity. It also provides a full understanding of the legislative and policy framework governing and directing equine business within the rural economy, in addition to expertise in user survey and analysis.

ER has extensive formal and informal connections within the major industries and relevant organisations, including collaboration with other centres of equine related research. ER is uniquely placed for informing equine and business performance, and providing knowledge and solutions that can be implemented effectively.

For more information visit the Equine Research website