We provide equine and related industry clients with access to advice based on the latest science and sound management.

How we can help you

The horse industry is highly diverse and plays an important part in the national and especially rural economy. We help equine businesses, institutions and breed societies advance and apply the latest industry knowledge, based on both academic and scientific research, combined with sound equine business management skills.

The Royal Agricultural College Contract Research and Consultancy draw on every aspect of equine related enterprises and sports. We are well placed to carry out evidence-based evaluation, with access to College research facilities, and to provide solutions that can be implemented effectively.

Our Expertise

Our Equine Research and Consultancy services include:

• Nutrition, feeds and supplements research and development
• Healthcare research and development
• Behaviour and welfare studies
• Breeding and genetics research
• Equine, sporting and rural recreation socio-economic analysis
• Land use, planning and diversification advice

We provide multidisciplinary teams including equine physiology, equine nutrition, equine behaviour, animal science, environmental, land use and equine business management specialists.  The Equine department is underpinned by a strong research capacity and maintains extensive links with both the UK and international equine industry. We also have connections with and liaise with the best equine institutions around the world. Our work is based on a full understanding of the legislative and policy framework governing and directing equine business within the rural economy.