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Hieke Brown is a Senior Lecturer in the Equine Department at Hartpury University, where she has taught since 2015. She holds a PhD in Equine Science and an MSc in Animal Science from Wageningen University. Her academic roles include teaching equine nutrition, behavior, and physiology, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Education:
- MSc in Animal Science, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
- PhD in Equine Science, Hartpury College and University of the West of England (UWE), sponsored by Spillers Horse Feed
Her primary research interests lie in equine nutrition, focusing on diet's impact on behavior, health, and welfare. She investigates topics such as body condition scoring, forage soaking, supplement use, and energy requirements in horses. Her work bridges academic research and industry application, aiming to improve owner knowledge and equine well-being. She frequently presents at international conferences including the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology and the European Workshop for Equine Nutrition.
The recent publications highlight a strong focus on nutritional management (e.g., soaking hay/haylage) and equine welfare (e.g., spur use). Collectively, her work spans equine nutrition, behavior, veterinary education, and clinical training, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across animal science and professional practice.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- Scientific Advisory Board Member, Morris Animal Foundation
She actively supervises student research and involves students in publishing and presenting findings. She has led research projects, including a 2021–2023 study on the impact of soaking hay and haylage on nutritional content. She also provides consultancy in equine feeding and has delivered invited talks on equine gut health and performance nutrition.
Dr. Brown is engaged in professional networks and activities, including organizing conferences and participating in workshops. She collaborates with industry and academic partners to advance equine science education and research.
