Right breed, Right place, Right system
At the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, we champion the native livestock breeds that shape our landscapes, strengthen biodiversity, and future-proof farming. Through our Watchlist, Gene Bank, advocacy, research, training and consultancy, we protect precious bloodlines and help them thrive. Join us and be part of securing the future of the UK’s native breeds – once lost, they’re gone forever.
Watchlist
The conservation status of all native livestock breeds
Gene Bank
Safeguarding the UK’s rare and native livestock breeds
Advocacy
Our recent responses to consultations and inquiries
Training
Understanding livestock and their role in conservation
Consultancy
Tap into our unparalleled degree of expertise and experience
Being slower‑grown, native breed meat is high quality and delicious, with different breeds having distinct tastes and textures
Christopher Price, RBST CEO (pressandjournal.co.uk)
Building a secure future
for the UK’s native livestock and equine breeds
Economic Value
Native breeds provide a major contribution to our rural economy, both economic and culturally. They contribute over £700 million to UK local economies.
Biodiversity
Grazing with native breeds plays an important role in the development of natural habitats and increasing biodiversity.
Safeguarding
Saving our native breeds can help us to face challenges in the form of disease resistance and susceptibility, climate adaptation, food security and resilience.
Research
Breed diversity helps research into nutrition, reproduction, disease resistance and susceptibility for both livestock and humans.
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