Pig/Poultry
RBST has 'increasing concerns' for rare native pig and poultry breeds
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said it has “increasing concerns” for the UK’s rare native pig and poultry...
RBST
N.Ireland
RBST launches new group to tackle threats to rare animals
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is inviting people interested in the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines to...
N.Ireland
RBST urges DAERA to reconsider 24 month beef policy
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said that shortening the life of beef cattle in Northern Ireland to 24...
N.Ireland
RBST Watchlist: 75 of the UK’s rarest breeds listed as ‘high priority’
A total of 75 native UK livestock and poultry breeds - including the cattle breed behind the world's first vaccine...
Environment
Successful embryo transfer gives hope for one of the UK’s rarest semi-wild cattle breeds
The birth of a female Vaynol calf through the first-ever successful embryo transfer for a semi-feral breed of cattle has...
