Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Saving the future today: RBST Cattle Campaign

This year will see RBST putting its fundraising efforts behind a programme to ensure the future of some of our rarest breeds of cattle. Read more
Target £50,000 Raised so far £13,847
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Our heritage breeds are crucial to the UK’s farming future.

The power of embryo work

A project run by Northern Dairy Shorthorn breeder Charles Castle

Combined Flock Book

Combined Flock Book

Problems, Progress and Possibilities

Over 20%

of livestock breeds at risk worldwide

113

additions to the Genebank in 2018

£3,200

the cost of a full cattle embryo collection

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Latest news

Rare Breeds of the Year Show 2019

Come and join us at the Rare Breeds of the Year Horse Show (RBYS) at Arena UK Equestrian Centre this October! Read more
Former Minister George Eustice call for rare native livestock breeds to be supported in Agriculture Bill

George Eustice spoke at the Lop project launch on Tuesday 25th June Read more
RBST launches ground-breaking project to secure future of traditional Lop Pigs

The future of the Lop Pig will now be more secure Read more

Latest blogs

Why BigBarn is working with the RBST

BigBarn has teamed up with RBST to help more people switch from a supermarket lifestyle, to a more sustainable, healthy and seasonal local food culture. Read more
Mudchute Farm and Park

The second in the Conversation about Conservation series, our intern talks about her trip to Mudchute farm and park. Read more
Mobile on-farm slaughter units in the US

Could this be the saviour of local meat production? Read more