- Source: Rare Breeds Survival Trust
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is a conservation charity whose purpose is to secure the continued existence and viability of the native farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) of the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1973 by Joe Henson to preserve native breeds; since then, no UK-native breed has become extinct.
It maintains a watch list of rare native breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, goats and poultry, and an approved list of farm parks.
Projects have included the collection of genetic material to ensure the future of rare breeds in a farm animal "gene bank". This project received publicity in the wake of the foot-and-mouth disease crisis in the UK and was supported by Charles III (while he was the Prince of Wales). The Trust also supports the Manx Ark Project, which provides sanctuary for rare breeds at several sites in the Isle of Man.
Watch list
RBST publishes a watch list of rare and native United Kingdom breeds of domestic cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, goats and poultry. In 2021, RBST changed their methodology from five classifications (critical, endangered, vulnerable, at risk, minority) to a two classification system (priority, at risk).
See also
Genetic diversity
Similar organizations:
The Livestock Conservancy
Ark of Taste
Cobthorn Trust
Gesellschaft zur Erhaltung alter und gefährdeter Haustierrassen
References
External links
Official website
RBST Watchlists
"Rare Breeds Survival Trust, registered charity no. 269442". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Jambak
- Rare Breeds Survival Trust
- Rare breed
- List of Scottish breeds
- Clydesdale horse
- Lists of breeds
- Aberdeen Angus
- Berkshire pig
- Cotswold sheep
- Tamworth pig
- Middle White
