Heritage Breed Stamps Now Available
Heritage Breed Stamps are now available for purchase at your local US Post Office.
International Heritage Breeds Week Kicks Off with a Graduation and a Stamp
Join the global conversation to raise awareness about endangered livestock and poultry breeds listed on our Conservation Priority List.
Counting Your Chickens … Ducks, Geese, and Turkeys After They Hatch
The Livestock Conservancy is excited to launch the 2021 Poultry Census, sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery. Fill it out today.
Artists Flock to Build a Better Wool Market
The Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Initiative continues to dramatically impact the financial success of rare breed shepherds by putting sheep back to work on the farm.
Microgrants Awarded to Rare Breed Livestock and Poultry Farmers
The Livestock Conservancy awarded more than $22,300 to 17 farmers, ranchers, and shepherds raising endangered breeds of livestock and poultry across the country.
Count Me In: The Livestock Conservancy Launches First American Poitou Census
The first U.S. Poitou donkey census is currently underway at The Livestock Conservancy.
Landmark Piglets Ready to Hog the Spotlight
The first critically-endangered Large Black piglets bred from frozen, imported semen were born in the United States this summer.
As Threats to Biodiversity Continue, New Breeds Added to Endangered Livestock List
The Livestock Conservancy added eight more breeds to the Conservation Priority List, including two horse, one sheep and five rabbit breeds.
Chicks in the Classroom Moves Online
This cooperative virtual learning experience on YouTube can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Participants learn about life cycles, heritage breeds, and genetic conservation through a series of 12 short videos.
Celebrating One Year of Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em
The Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program officially turns one. See what we've accomplished so far.