As part of our Equine Conservation Project, we are collecting data on breeding populations and reproduction within Watchlist equines. As breeders, keepers, and reproduction specialists we require your help to collect this. This section of the project aims to collect information on mares attempting to breed in the current year. Read more
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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill and native livestock breeds Read more
Langley Chase Organic Farm is an organic grassland farm, passionate about producing the highest quality Manx Loaghtan lamb. We asked Jane Kallaway of Langley Chase Organic Farm to share why the importance of food provenance and animal welfare matters to her, and why customers need to know exactly what they're eating. Read more
Henry Dimbleby’s Food Strategy, launched today, makes some interesting points on the importance of our native breeds. Read more
The significance of Original Populations in native livestock conservation: A personal view. Author Prof. Tim Morris Read more
In advance of RBST Scotland's conference "Back to the future" on 31 March, Martin Beard celebrates Scotland's native livestock and equines Read more
RBST is reviewing the methodology for compiling the Watchlist to ensure its fit for purpose. Read more
Andrea Parry-Jones explains why we will only secure the future of our native equine breeds when we fully appreciate everything they can do. Read more
In the light of the Government's announcement that abattoirs can be supported under the Agriculture Bill, our latest Rare Breed Briefing explains the challenges our local abattoirs face and how we all have a part to play in putting things right. Read more
Christopher Price explains how the Government's new Environmental Land Management scheme (ELM) can be use to conserve our native livestock and equines. Read more
Why we need to conserve our native livestock Read more