LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY NEWS
Serving Breed Associations to Save Rare Breeds
Breed 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
Poultry 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
The 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
Endangered 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
Join the global conversation to save heritage breeds during International Heritage Breeds Week.
Member Spotlight: Blue Mojo Farm
It All Started with a Blue TurkeyMojo is a word ... Read more
International Heritage Breeds Week 2017
Celebrate International Heritage Breeds Week 2017