Danica Pollard

Danica Pollard is a Research Analyst at the British Horse Society, focusing on equestrian road safety research utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data. Previously, Danica served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Animal Health Trust, dedicating efforts to the epidemiology of equine laminitis, and completed a PhD at the Royal Veterinary College on the same topic. Earlier roles included Project Administrator at the Royal Veterinary College, where coordination of MSc programs took precedence, and Junior Scientist at Wageningen UR, contributing to studies on genetic diversity in horse breeds and ascites in chickens. Danica's educational background encompasses a PhD in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, an MSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics from two institutions, and a BSc in Microbiology from Rhodes University.