The Swiss equine research network : from the horse to the scientist and back

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09 Introduction Collaborations in research necessary, but -

industry, sponsorships, foundation) - different hypothesis -

1 The Swiss equine research network : from the horse to the scientist and back EAAP Barcelona Introduction Collaborations in research necessary, but - concurrence situations - financial exclusivities (eg. industry, sponsorships, foundation) - different hypothesis - interdisciplinary approach = stony and domination of specialists (vets, nutritionists, etc.) 1

2 Introduction Missing collaborations resulting in - missing synergies - financial limitations - lack of trust - isolation from practice Introduction And the horses and the horse people? they are not interested (eg. Hongkong.) they don t know and they don t use results they don t trust in research they don t feel understood they don t want to invest money Insufficient transfer of know-how and experience Science Practice 2

3 Swiss National Stud Biodiversity: FM, Reproduction center Interdisciplinary research Transfer of of know-how Education Introduction 2005 Invitation of all in horse research involved Swiss institutions and all important sport and breeding federations: Swiss equine research network 3

Activities Collaboration with observatory of the Swiss horse industry Annual conference organized by Swiss National Stud Homepage www.netzwerkpferdeforschung.ch www.reseaurechercheequine.

4 Activities Collaboration with observatory of the Swiss horse industry Annual conference organized by Swiss National Stud Homepage Contacts with equine industry and evaluation of problems and needs ( horse task force ) Collaboration with Swiss education programs and Swiss media Collaboration with observatory 4

growing numbers of equids 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.

population toward the horse for leisure, sport and therapy use 70-80% of all equids used

5 growing numbers of equids CH F D AT increasing interest in the population toward the horse for leisure, sport and therapy use 70-80% of all equids used for riding (and driving): 80-90% of those mainly for leisure activities only 10-20% of all equids in competitions with money added 5

87% horses in agricultural zones (totally 10%) horse know-how great change in the social status of the horse increasing feminisation of the horse world: 85% and more riders are (young) women.

6 87% horses in agricultural zones (totally 10%) horse know-how great change in the social status of the horse increasing feminisation of the horse world: 85% and more riders are (young) women. Basic education, women and men 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Brevet femmes Brev et hommes brevets/ yr 500 (12%) licenses/ yr actifs with license 87% women 10% > 35 years-old The actual profile: a young sportive woman 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Femmes < 20 ans Femmes ans Femmes >35 ans Poncet et al.,

7 The Swiss equine industry (in mio): Dépenses Recettes Amortissements Prestations diverses Loyers et fermages 244'7 Pension de chevaux Garde (fourrage, box, prestations, charges) Vente de chevaux 53.0 Frais ferrage 66.4 Production animale 12.3 Frais vétérinaires 35.2 Saillies 2.5 Frais de transport 34.1 Gains concours 6.5 Taxes compétition & divers 66.5 Gains courses 4.7 Impôts et taxes diverses 84.6 Manifestations Assurances 7.6 Édition (publicité) 6.5 Taxes importation (TVA & TCT) 2.3 Jeux courses Contributions de l'état 32.7 Plaisir gagné Poncet et al., 2007 Activities Collaboration with observatory of the Swiss horse industry Annual conference organized by Swiss National Stud Homepage Contacts with equine industry and evaluation of problems and needs ( horse task force ) Collaboration with Swiss education programs and Swiss media 7

Annual conference Since 2006: annual conference open to the public 1. Call for abstracts: in all science fields 2. Evaluation and program (12 presentations + appr.

8 Annual conference Since 2006: annual conference open to the public 1. Call for abstracts: in all science fields 2. Evaluation and program (12 presentations + appr. 30 posters) by interdisciplinary scientific board - scientific part - workshops for riders and breeders - open part for emerging topics: ethics, horse and nature,.. Annual conference 3. Price giving ceremony for best young scientists: - scientific prices - breeding price (by breeders committee) - sport price (sport representants) 4. Good food, logistics and room for discussions/ posters (2.5h) 5. Tombola for questionnaires on needs of the horse keepers 6. Sponsoring by industrial companies and associations 8

contributions, session on ethics - participants: 300 250 200 150

9 4ème journée de recherche 2009 Danke / Merci! Annual conference th edition - 25 institutions, 35 contributions, session on ethics - participants: total german speaking french speaking 9

10 Réunion Scientists annuaire du réseau de recherche équine suisse Horse keepers and associations ème édition Veterinarians - participants: Students and residents Industry and sponsors 2007 Media Organisation and National Stud Activities Collaboration with observatory of the Swiss horse industry Annual conference organized by Swiss National Stud Homepage Contacts with equine industry and evaluation of problems and needs ( horse task force ) Collaboration with Swiss education programs and Swiss media 10

11 Nom et prénom: Adresse : Tel.: Questionnaire sur les besoins envers la recherche Veuillez cocher (choix multiple possible) Cavalier Atteleur Eleveur Sport Loisirs Vétérinaire Autre (Vos données sont traitées confidentiellement.) La recherche devrait se concentrer particulièrement sur les secteurs suivants : Domaine Priorité Exemple très pas Important important Bien-être Sélection jeunes chevaux Formation jeunes chev. Tests de sélection Entraînement chevaux Maladies Prévention Fécondité Comportement Détention/ Protection des animaux Sociologie/ Economie Alimentation/ Production fourragère Histoire cheval Autre Remarques : Activities Collaboration with observatory of the Swiss horse industry Annual conference in spring organized by Swiss National Stud Homepage Contacts with equine industry and evaluation of problems and needs ( horse task force ) Collaboration with Swiss education programs and Swiss media Needs of the horse industry Diseases Education of young horses Selection of young horses Welfare Nutrition and food production Fertility Training of horses Prevention Behavior Selection tests Horse keeping and animal protection Sociology/ Human sciences Economics History of the horse 2007/2008 (n=142) (n=115) = big interest 1= no interest 11

350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Evolution of exports of FM horses 2001-2007 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 years Exported horses Activities Collaboration with

12 Impact of projects: eg. Behavior test in FM horses Impact Behavior test 2008 % Acceptance Marketing tool Influence on sale price Producers Clients n Evolution of exports of FM horses years Exported horses Activities Collaboration with observatory of the Swiss horse industry Annual conference organized by Swiss National Stud Homepage Contacts with equine industry and evaluation of problems and needs ( horse task force ) Collaboration with Swiss education programs and Swiss media 12

Educational program of the National Stud a) Equigarde (since 2004) b)

(since 2008) d) Equine advisory service e) Documentation centre

Switzerland with special motivation for young scientists better

keepers in research more interdisciplinary collaborations more

13 Educational program of the National Stud a) Equigarde (since 2004) b) Equine Science (since 2007) c) Equigarde (since 2009) c) 1 day-courses (since 2008) d) Equine advisory service e) Documentation centre Equigarde 2004 Results most important platform for equine research in Switzerland with special motivation for young scientists better understanding for needs of equine industry increased trust of horse keepers in research more interdisciplinary collaborations more collaborations between research institutions and associations (genome research etc.) / media 13

Conclusions to be organized by neutral institution, if possible with financial resources (eg. Sweden, COST Haras nationaux France) pressure to participate because of public interest (incl.

14 Conclusions to be organized by neutral institution, if possible with financial resources (eg. Sweden, COST Haras nationaux France) pressure to participate because of public interest (incl. radio station, journals etc.) better communication and collaboration, but still difficulties of equine industry to understand and define problems important basis for interdisciplinary research with direct results for the industry The future legal formalization of network better communication, eg. news letter mobilization of finances international networking 14

15 national Networking international UNIVERSITIES EAAP WG WG EUROP. NETWORK INRA France PARTNERS SWISS SWISS NETWORK NETWORK WORKING GROUP GENETICS University GOETTINGEN USERS + FEDERATIONS EQUINE SCIENCE SHL/ PKBE EUROP. STATE STUD ASSOCIATION STATE STUDS FRA/ GER/ A/ A/ HUN/.. Invitation 5 th Annual meeting on 29 April 2010 in Avenches 15

16 Thank you for your attention! 16

Presentation of the French Horse Industry. May, 14th Pôle de compétitivité. Filière équine

Presentation of the French Horse Industry May, 14th 2011 Pôle de compétitivité 1 Filière équine Aurore FOURSIN Frédéric CHAUVEL - 2 - SUMMARY The horse industry - In France - In Lower Normandy A regional