Welcome to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Throughout the world one breed of farm animal becomes extinct every month. RBST is working to make sure that this does not happen in the UK.
Between 1900 and 1973 we lost 26 native breeds of livestock in this country, in addition to many varieties of poultry. Breeds with evocative names such as the Goonhilly ponies, Somerset Sheeted cattle, Lincolnshire Curly Coated pigs, and Limestone sheep, have all gone.
In 1973 RBST was founded to save our native breeds and since then no breed has become extinct.
RBST is the UK’s only charity dedicated to conserving Britain’s native farm livestock, our work relies upon the support of members. If you would like to join RBST or help support our work by making a donation please click here.
By being a member you are helping to give RBST a stronger voice in campaigning for the conservation and promotion of rare and native breeds.
You will also receive The Ark magazine four times a year. It is packed full of practical advice and interesting articles on rare and native breeds. Click here to see a recent edition.