Swiss National Stud Farm

Swiss National Stud Farm
  • Haras national suisse (French)
  • Schweizer Nationalgestüt (German)
Formation1899
TypeGovernment institution
PurposeConservation and improvement of Swiss horse breeds, equine research, and training
Location
Coordinates46°53′12″N 7°01′03″E / 46.88667°N 7.01750°E / 46.88667; 7.01750
Parent organization
Agroscope, Federal Office for Agriculture
Websitewww.harasnational.ch

The Swiss National Stud Farm (French: Haras national suisse (HNS), German: Schweizer Nationalgestüt (SNG)) is an institution dedicated to the conservation and improvement of Swiss horse breeds, established in 1899. It serves as a center of expertise for equine breeding and management in rural environments. Since January 2000, the stud farm has operated under a mandate from the Swiss Federal Council with a designated budget. It is part of Agroscope, which operates under the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG), within the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER). The Swiss National Stud Farm is located in Avenches, Canton of Vaud.

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