2021-22 Microgrants Awarded
bsweeney2025-05-28T15:36:35+00:00The Livestock Conservancy is excited to award more than $22,000 to 12 rare breed farmers, ranchers, shepherds, and breed organizations across the country.
International Heritage Breeds Week Kicks Off with a Graduation and a Stamp
bsweeney2026-01-05T11:44:23+00:00Join the global conversation to raise awareness about endangered livestock and poultry breeds listed on our Conservation Priority List.
Artists Flock to Build a Better Wool Market
bsweeney2021-08-05T16:48:14+00:00The 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.
Count Me In: The Livestock Conservancy Launches First American Poitou Census
bsweeney2023-05-18T15:02:19+00:00The first U.S. Poitou donkey census is currently underway at The Livestock Conservancy.
Landmark Piglets Ready to Hog the Spotlight
bsweeney2021-08-04T19:49:22+00:00The 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
bsweeney2022-11-30T20:10:42+00:00The Livestock Conservancy added eight more breeds to the Conservation Priority List, including two horse, one sheep and five rabbit breeds.
Celebrating One Year of Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em
bsweeney2024-11-27T16:04:48+00:00The Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program officially turns one. See what we've accomplished so far.
Rare Breed Specialty Shows Promote Rabbit Conservation
bsweeney2021-08-04T18:27:17+00:00Beginning in 2020, ARBA will sanction Rare Breed Specialty shows for the first time in the organization’s 99 year history.
Serving Breed Associations to Save Rare Breeds
bsweeney2021-08-04T18:26:28+00:00Breed association members are our closest and most important partners. We are excited to use the Manton Foundation grant to further support their conservation work for rare breeds.
International Group of Domesticated Poultry Experts Meet to Prevent Decline of Rare Breeds
bsweeney2026-08-03T19:02:13+00:00Poultry and livestock experts gathered to discuss why domesticated large waterfowl and turkeys have experienced declines in populations and to explore ways to proactively address this problem.