National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua


The National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua is a stud-farm in Tiaret, Algeria. Established in 1874, its primary focus is the preservation and improvement of Algerian horse breeds.

History

The National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua was established in 1874 by the French Ministry of War, originally named Jumenterie de Tiaret. Its original mission was to supply the French army with horses. In the early 20th century, it bred up to 22,000 foals per year, including military mounts as well as working horses for agriculture.
Following Algeria's independence in 1962, Chaouchaoua became an Algerian national stud farm.However, the number of horses decreased significantly by the end of 2018.

Activities

The National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua is not subsidized by the government and has to generate its own resources, primarily through the cultivation and sale of fodder and cereals, to ensure its operation.
The 371 hectares of land at the stud farm contribute to agricultural production, which accounted for 60% of its financial income in 2018. However, the agricultural area has been significantly reduced, and the effects of climate change have negatively impacted cereal production, resulting in a reduction in volume of approximately 60%.
The stud farm trains young horses for harness and saddle work and also prepares and presents young stallions for breeding competition. Some of the trained horses are integrated into the Republican Guard at the Soumaa Police School, and others have been exported to Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Brazil.
The National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua offers continuing education courses, particularly for veterinary medicine, horse breeding, horse care, nutrition, harnessing, and farriery. It also offers apprenticeships and internships.
The stud farm is actively involved in research, particularly those aimed at improving horse behavior, health, and fertility. Research has included genetics, infectious and hereditary diseases, animal husbandry, and the enhancement of natural methods of reproduction and fertilization, as well as techniques such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer. The stud farm's research activities are conducted in collaboration with a network of partners, including veterinary faculties, universities, and equine breeding organizations.
The breeding center at the National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua conducts research in the field of horse fertility, and offers services to mare and stallion owners, particularly in the area of fertility.

Stallions

; Ouassal
; Mabrouk
; Kheir
; Sami and Sadja