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  • NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

    NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

    Rare Breeds Survival Trust says its new RBST Watchlist, published today in a fresh format, reflects growing recognition among farmers and smallholders of the commercial potential and environmental importance of the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines. Read more

  • Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen

    Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen

    World first for rare breeds as a healthy Suffolk foal has been born from sexed semen Read more

  • Prince Charles pledges royal support for rare breeds farm parks

    Prince Charles pledges royal support for rare breeds farm parks

    Prince of Wales visited Cotswold Farm Park to show his support for all RBST accredited farm parks. Read more

  • Royal visit to Cotswold Farm Park

    Royal visit to Cotswold Farm Park

    The Prince of Wales visits Cotswold Farm Park to discuss Rare Breeds Conservation Read more

  • NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS
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Chatsworth Farmyard Awarded Rare Breeds Accreditation

Chatsworth Farmyard Awarded Rare Breeds Accreditation

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has awarded RBST accreditation to Chatsworth Farmyard, recognising its important contribution to the conservation of some the rarest livestock and equine breeds native to the UK. The award comes ahead of the farmyard’s reopening to visitors after several months closed in line with Covid restrictions. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

Rare Breeds Survival Trust says its new RBST Watchlist, published today in a fresh format, reflects growing recognition among farmers and smallholders of the commercial potential and environmental importance of the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

RBST MANIFESTO FOR SCOTLAND 2021

RBST MANIFESTO FOR SCOTLAND 2021

RBST Scotland today launched a manifesto for Scotland's native livestock and equines. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

RBST calls for native breeds boost in Welsh Agriculture Bill

RBST calls for native breeds boost in Welsh Agriculture Bill

Rare Breeds Survival Trust has urged Welsh Government to promote and support native breeds of livestock and equines in order to maximise the economic, environmental and cultural benefits that these breeds can provide in Wales. RBST’s message is set out in the charity’s response to the Welsh Government’s White Paper to provide the basis of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

“Back to the Future”  - RBST Scotland's  Online Conference 31 March

“Back to the Future” - RBST Scotland's Online Conference 31 March

RRBT Scotland is holding a free half day online conference on the 31st March . Expert speakers discussing conservation grazing, rare breeds’ genetic advantages and the place of native breeds in our cultural landscape, farmers and smallholders will give insights into their experiences and plans for the future. Panellists will also explore some of the different commercial opportunities with rare breeds, and examine what the future holds for small local abattoirs. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

The Torwen Joins the Watchlist  - Action for Rare Badger-Face Sheep Breed Following Decline in Numbers

The Torwen Joins the Watchlist - Action for Rare Badger-Face Sheep Breed Following Decline in Numbers

The rare Badger Face Torwen, a Welsh Mountain Sheep breed whose numbers have declined nearly 30% since 2013, has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s Watchlist. The RBST Watchlist indexes the UK’s rarest native livestock and equine breeds, and the Torwen’s addition to the Watchlist in February 2021 means the breed will now benefit from focused RBST support to help the breed’s revival. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

Embryo Transfer Calf Gives New Hope for Rare Semi-Wild Cattle Breed

Embryo Transfer Calf Gives New Hope for Rare Semi-Wild Cattle Breed

The birth of a female Vaynol calf through the first ever successful embryo transfer for a semi-feral breed of cattle has brought new hope in the work to save one of the rarest breeds of UK native livestock. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

Commercial advantage: new research shows better leg health and tenderness in native breed turkeys

Commercial advantage: new research shows better leg health and tenderness in native breed turkeys

Commercial advantage: new research shows better leg health and tenderness in native breed turkeys New scientific research released today shows that native breed turkeys have stronger leg bones than commercial strains of turkey within the study. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Author: Sarah Spriggs

Old English Goat joins RBST Watchlist in Critical category

Old English Goat joins RBST Watchlist in Critical category

The Old English Goat joins the Watchlist Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

RBST AGM 2020

RBST AGM 2020

View the recording of today's RBST AGM Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2020

Updated: 8th December, 2020

Author: Hannah Knowles

An opportunity for native breeds

An opportunity for native breeds

Sarah Dusgate & Rob Havard of Phepson Angus point to a way of ensuring that native breeds are relevant in the 21st centary Read more

Published: 6th August, 2020

Author: Hannah Knowles

RBST urge native breed livestock keepers to keep on top of their registrations

RBST urge native breed livestock keepers to keep on top of their registrations

RBST is warning of a set-back for the conservation of rare livestock and equine breeds if animal registrations are overlooked this year as a result of the Covid pandemic. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 24th November, 2020

Author: Hannah Knowles

Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen

Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen

World first for rare breeds as a healthy Suffolk foal has been born from sexed semen Read more

Published: 16th July, 2020

Author: Hannah Knowles

RBST response to the ELM Consultation

RBST response to the ELM Consultation

RBST has responded to the Government’s consultation on ELM, the new scheme for paying farmers to improve the environment. We focus on the conservation of native livestock and equines. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Hannah Knowles

Prince Charles pledges royal support for rare breeds farm parks

Prince Charles pledges royal support for rare breeds farm parks

Prince of Wales visited Cotswold Farm Park to show his support for all RBST accredited farm parks. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Updated: 13th April, 2021

Author: Hannah Knowles

Royal visit to Cotswold Farm Park

Royal visit to Cotswold Farm Park

The Prince of Wales visits Cotswold Farm Park to discuss Rare Breeds Conservation Read more

Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 19th February, 2021

Author: Hannah Knowles

RBST Briefing on Agriculture Bill

RBST welcomes the Government's support for native livestock and equines in Agriculture Bill, but we are worried about backbench MPs attempts to restrict it. Read our briefing. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Author: Sarah Spriggs

RBST Love a Longwool

RBST Love a Longwool

In 2020 RBST is focussing on native longwool sheep breeds with it's 'Love a Longwool' campaign Read more

Published: 5th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Hannah Knowles

New trustees join the Board

New trustees join the Board

An introduction to our new Trustees John and Ryan. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Fearnley

New alliances

New alliances

RBST is aligning itself with a growing network of organisations Read more

Published: 9th October, 2019

Updated: 10th December, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Fearnley

Former Minister George Eustice call for rare native livestock breeds to be supported in Agriculture Bill

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

Published: 27th June, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Fearnley

RBST launches ground-breaking project to secure future of traditional Lop Pigs

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

Published: 24th June, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Fearnley

Jonathan ran for Rare Breeds!

Jonathan ran for Rare Breeds!

Read more

Published: 1st May, 2019

Updated: 5th December, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Fearnley

Running for Rare Breeds

Running for Rare Breeds

One month until Jonathan runs the iconic London Marathon for RBST Read more

Published: 28th March, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Fearnley

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