Evaluation of solutions

In this phase, solutions are being evaluated using a structured methodology that considers their effect on the performance and resilience on equine farms, and the cost-benefit analysis. As part of this process, a multi-criteria grid was developed to assess solutions across all thematic areas of the EUnetHorse project.

To adequately structure the work to be done, potential solutions and good practices were prioritized, evaluated first at national level during the national workshops (NWS) and then at European level during the European workshops (EUWS). At least 2 priority areas are covered in each EUWS.

Solutions evaluated in Poland (3EUWS) were related to:

  • How can working conditions be improved?
  • How can biodiversity be improved while maintaining equine activities?

Solutions evaluated in Portugal (4EUWS) will be related to:

  • How can resource management and farming practices be adapted to address climate change?
  • What practices can beimplemented to promote biosecurity measures and prevent emerging diseases?

With this process, at the end of the evaluation phase, each solution will have:

  • A score to comprehend how the solution can help a farm to improve its level of performance within each thematic area (socio-economic performance, animal welfare and health on farms, and environmental sustainability of the equine sector).
  • A score to understand how the solution can help a farm to be more resilient and able to cope with challenges within each thematic area.
  • A cost-benefit analysis of the solution.

From each solution, a technical sheet with the description, evaluation and images will be published. See the solutions tree.

Identification of needs: Socio economics, Environmental sustainability, Equine health and welfare, Transveral needs.

Marlène Addes

FRENCH NATIONAL FACILITATOR

Agricultural Engineer specialized in animal production, and EUnetHorse project coordinator.

She works since 2017 in the Development, Innovation, Research Department of the IFCE on the management of transversal projects, the animation of networks, the launch of National Calls for R&D Projects until the contracting of R&D projects (Scientific Council of the French equine sector), and the evaluation of the impact of R&D projects.

 

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Jean Philippe Lejeune

BELGIAN NATIONAL FACILITATOR

Mont-Le-Soie Centre européen du Cheval.

Veterinarian, and director of Mont Le Soie.

He is a veterinarian graduated from the University of Liège. He completed a PhD thesis titled Juvenile osteoarthritis in the Ardennes draft horse. His main interests and expertise domains are a specialization in horse biomechanics (locomotor system), a knowledge of veterinary medicine, physiology and equine anatomy alongside knowledge of sporting aspects, equestrian competitions and an educational approach to horse riding. He also carries out a small horse breeding and boarding business. All his activities have led him to know the equestrian industry in his country well. In this project, he is the leader of two tasks: identification of the needs of farmers in each type of production context at NH-AKIS (Task 2.1), and identification of existing solutions and good practices at NH-AKIS and EU levels (Task 2.2).

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