Stud Farm Carbon Calculator

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) has today launched a new video resource, outlining the benefits of greener practices on stud farms using its Stud Farm Carbon Calculator, in partnership with ADAS and with the support of the Racing Foundation. The video was produced with Peter Hockenhull, examining the areas which have helped his 200-acre Shade Oak Stud in Shropshire reduce emissions originating from the horses, land management practices, fuel and energy usage, transportation and hard feed, as well as forage and bedding materials. Since the Stud Farm Carbon Calculator was...

With backing from the Racing Foundation, the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) has launched a digital Stud Farm Carbon Calculator in order to help its members reduce the carbon footprint of their operations.  Believed to be the first carbon emissions calculator developed specifically for use with horses, the tool has been devised to be an aid for stud farmers in considering changes to land management practices and energy usage which could both cut carbon emissions and save money. Developed in partnership with ADAS, it will calculates emissions originating from horses and...