Christopher Brough

Christopher Brough is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Production Management and Deputy Dean at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). He holds a BA from the University of Leeds and an MSc from the Royal Agricultural College. His roles include Head of International Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Industry Placement Tutor, and Livestock Production Programme Co-ordinator across FdSc, BSc, and MSc programmes.

His research focuses on advancing animal production efficiency through technological innovations, promoting animal welfare, and developing knowledge transfer strategies to align agricultural practices with consumer needs. Notable projects include consultancy work in Uruguay, Egypt, Qatar, and Ukraine, addressing dairy industry challenges, organic farming, and food security.

Brough has authored over 20 research reports and consultancy studies since 1999, covering topics like GM-free feed economics, dairy industry benchmarking, and livestock management training. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively contributes to academic governance as UCU Branch Chair.

His teaching responsibilities include module leadership across multiple programmes, while his consultancy work bridges academic research with practical agricultural challenges in both domestic and international contexts.