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
bsweeney2023-10-20T10:41:54+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.
New Study Determines Ancestry for White Plymouth Rock Chickens
bsweeney2021-08-04T17:07:04+00:00The livestock and poultry breeds of today are the result of foundation, isolation (genetic drift), and selection, both natural and intentional.
New Reports: Loss of Breeds Threatens Food Supply, Ability to Adapt
bsweeney2022-11-29T13:45:43+00:00Endangered farm animals are not as familiar as endangered wildlife species. Conservation organizations from around the world celebrate International Heritage Breeds Week to raise awareness of the increasing threat to biodiversity in animal agriculture.
International Heritage Breeds Week 2018
bsweeney2024-05-08T10:38:03+00:00Join the global conversation to save heritage breeds during International Heritage Breeds Week.
International Heritage Breeds Week 2017
bsweeney2022-11-30T20:10:43+00:00Celebrate International Heritage Breeds Week 2017