National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua

Horse stud farm in Algeria The National Stud Farm of Chaouchaoua (Arabic: المركز الوطني لتربية الخيول شاوشاوى; French: Haras national de 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 (Barb, Arabian, and Arab-Barb breeds) as well as working horses for agriculture.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] The 371 hectares of land at the stud farm contribute to agricultural production, which accou