Livestock breeds on the Conservation Priority List generally conform to certain genetic and numerical parameters:
Breeds not meeting all these criteria may be placed in the “Study” category and monitored.
Rabbit breeds on the Conservation Priority List generally conform to certain genetic and numerical parameters.
Breeds not meeting all these criteria may be placed in the “Study” category and monitored.
Poultry breeds on the Conservation Priority List generally conform to certain genetic and numerical parameters.
Breeds not meeting all these criteria may be placed in the "Study" category and monitored.
Conservation categories are based on the estimated number of breeding birds, males and females, and the number of breeding flocks. Given the vulnerability of poultry to predators, the number of flocks is important. "Conservation breeding flocks" are those of 50 birds and above.