Use this breeders directory to find rare breed stock and products. To be listed in the directory, you must be member of The Livestock Conservancy or a Breeders & Products Directory Participant.| The Livestock Conservancy
by John Metzer, Metzer Farms Preserving Diversity Through Conservation Cayuga ducks (Courtesy Metzer Farms) When we think of America's agricultural past, images of cows, chicken, and fields of grain often come to mind. Yet quietly paddling through our rural and cultural history was another essential contributor – ducks. Ducks not only helped shape ... Read more| The Livestock Conservancy
by John Metzer, Metzer Farms Preserving Diversity Through Conservation Cayuga ducks (Courtesy Metzer Farms)| The Livestock Conservancy
Conservation Priority List Conservation Priority List How is the Conservation Priority List determined? How does a breed get on the list? Download PDF Livestock List Download PDF Equine List Download PDF Poultry ListCONSERVATION PRIORITY LISTCATTLE North American Breeds American Yak (Critical)| The Livestock Conservancy
Horses have galloped through the history of North America, leaving behind a legacy. Their story is closely intertwined with the fabric of human existence and the evolution of cultures and societies in this country.| The Livestock Conservancy
The Conservation Priority List, an annual report of the status of more than 180 endangered agricultural breeds, includes one addition and one reclassification for 2025. Barbados Blackbelly sheep moved from Watch to Threatened on the CPL. Few Barbados Blackbelly sheep have been imported into the U.S., the most recent in the 1970s. Many of these ... Read more The post 2025 Conservation Priority List Announced appeared first on The Livestock Conservancy.| The Livestock Conservancy
Livestock Conservancy Microgrants help farmers, ranchers, shepherds, homesteaders and breed groups save Conservation Priority List breeds from extinction. Microgrants up to $2,000 each are awarded in three categories. National Microgrants support adults working with heritage livestock and poultry; Youth Microgrants support teens raising CPL breeds; and Breed Association Grants help improve membership services, expand ... Read more The post The Livestock Conservancy Awards Microgrants Topping ...| The Livestock Conservancy
The Livestock Conservancy has named Allison Kincaid as executive director of our 47-year-old not-for-profit organization. With more than 20 years of experience in the conservation and non-profit sectors, she is well-equipped to lead The Livestock Conservancy into the future. Kincaid’s hiring concludes an extensive nationwide search. She began her duties Jan. 20. Alison Kincaid ... Read more The post Allison Kincaid Named Executive Director of The Livestock Conservancy appeared first on The ...| The Livestock Conservancy
By Liz Piacentini The Canadian Horse Heritage & Preservation Society hosted the 2024 CHHAPS Challenge: “100 Hours in 100 Days” virtual event from June 1 to Sept. 10. For the fourth year, the CHHAPS Challenge offered horse enthusiasts an opportunity to strengthen their partnership with their horse, meet endangered breeds and support a good cause. ... Read more The post Building Bonds with Horses Through the CHHAPS Challenge appeared first on The Livestock Conservancy.| The Livestock Conservancy
Research at Virginia Tech confirmed several heritage turkey varieties are more disease-resistant than commercial turkey strains. Findings also included how heritage turkeys are better suited for pasture production than their commercial broad-breasted counterparts. Read Part I for details on the pasture portion of the study. Black turkey toms Disease Resistance Virginia Tech researchers ... Read more The post Heritage Turkeys Measure UP: Part II appeared first on The Livestock Conservancy.| The Livestock Conservancy
Research at Virginia Tech confirmed several heritage turkey varieties are more disease-resistant than commercial turkey strains. The results indicate standard-bred turkeys, popularly known as Heritage turkeys, are better suited for pasture production than their commercial broad-breasted counterparts. The Livestock Conservancy, Virginia Tech, and eight breeders and producers of heritage turkeys collaborated to compare the immune ... Read more The post Heritage Turkeys Measure UP: Part I appear...| The Livestock Conservancy
Dr. Temple Grandin is a noted author and speaker on the topics of both animal behavior and autism. World famous as a proponent of humane treatment for livestock, the animal science faculty member at Colorado State University is also an advocate for heritage breeds. In this brief video clip, Dr. Grandin discusses the importance of ... Read more The post Dr. Temple Grandin on the Importance of Heritage Breeds appeared first on The Livestock Conservancy.| The Livestock Conservancy
Thousands of America’s conservationists, farmers, ranchers, shepherds and animal preservationists will join with their partners around the globe to observe International Heritage Breeds Week starting Sunday, May 19. During the 10th annual celebration, The Livestock Conservancy is sharing the critically important message that rare breeds of livestock and poultry are an important key to maintaining ... Read more The post Celebrating International Heritage Breeds Week appeared first on The Liv...| The Livestock Conservancy
Editor’s Note: One of the more scientific approaches to livestock conservation involves retaining genetics for future use. Here, Dr. Phil Sponenberg, technical adviser to The Livestock Conservancy and retired professor from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, gives an overview of “Bio Banking.”| The Livestock Conservancy
Heritage Chickens Heritage Chicken Definition Heritage Chicken Breeds Chicken Breed Comparison Chart Find Heritage Chickens Heritage Chicken Manual Chicks in the Classroom Project Heritage Chicken FAQ Animal Terms DEFINITION OF HERITAGE CHICKEN Purpose:| The Livestock Conservancy
Heritage breeds are traditional livestock breeds that were raised by our forefathers. These are the breeds of a bygone era, before industrial agriculture became a mainstream practice.| The Livestock Conservancy
