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 other agricultural animals on site; land management practices and fertiliser applications; fuel and energy usage including horse transportation; and hard feed, forage and bedding materials. The carbon calculator will initially only be available for TBA Members.
The software was developed by Sarah Wynn, the managing director for ADAS Climate and Sustainability who has previously worked with the TBA on environmental impact assessments. She said, “We have had brilliant support from the industry and particularly those with stud farms. With their insight, we have been able to really drill down into the component parts of operating a stud farm and the associated carbon emissions.”
Further details on the Stud Farm Carbon Calculator and how it works are outlined on the TBA podcast, which can be found here.
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