Research project Horse husbandry effects on eutrophication
In this project the goal is to develop new knowledge about how horse-dense and trampled horse paddocks affect the aquatic environment, and to contribute with a scientific basis for measures on horse farms to reduce the nutrient losses from horse husbandries.
On a number of horse husbandries in the Stockholm and Uppsala area the nutrient losses from paddocks will be quantified from water samples taken in adjacent water courses, and the P-accumulation in paddocks will be quantified from soil profiles. To put the measurements in the right context interviews will be conducted with horse keepers on e.g. how horse manure is handled, feeding routines and the horses' time spent outside.
Project members
Project managers
Linda Kumblad
Associate Professor
Members
Emil Rydin
Associate Professor
Camilla Winqvist
Researcher
Helena Aronsson
Researcher
Monica Hammer
Associate Professor
Mona Petersson
Senior Lecturer