LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rare Breed Specialty Shows Promote Rabbit Conservation
Beginning 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
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.