Web Directory

» American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
   A North Carolina-based nonprofit membership organization founded in 1977, working to protect nearly 100 breeds of domestic livestock and waterfowl. Research and educational resources, publications, posters and events.
   http://albc-usa.org/

» Ancient Cattle of Wales (ACW)
   Website of the ACW promotes conservation and use of the colourful breeds of traditional Welsh cattle, which trace their recorded history back to the 10th century. Limited information but links to organiser. Site also in Welsh.
   http://colouredwelshcattle.org/

» Arreton Rare Breeds
   Website offers information on specific British Isles rare breeds: Irish Moiled and White Park Cattle, Wensleydale and White Face Woodland Sheep and Cleveland Bay Horses.
   http://rarebreeds.org

» Canada: Rare Breed Livestock Farmer Directory
   Up to date listing of farms with registered rare breed farm livestock. Provides historic, Canadian pedigree information and page will compute Wright's Inbreeding Coefficients for farms, individual animals or proposed matings.
   http://www.palmpig.ca/Farmer/liveStock.php

» Diversity of Small Livestock
   Pages on domestic animal diversity in a site that covers livestock in general, and smallstock in particular (including sheep, goats and poultry) emphasising their important role in enhancing the livelihoods of the poor. Contains 'Smallstock Toolbox' that
   http://www.smallstock.info/issues/diversity.htm

» Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service (DAD-IS)
   The key communication and information tool for implementing the FAO Global Strategy for the Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR).
   http://dad.fao.org/

» International Livestock Research Institute: Biodiversity
   Documenting genetic diversity among indigenous livestock breeds of developing countries, fostering conservation of indigenous breeds and designing breeding programmes to improve productivity in low-input environments.
   http://www.ilri.org/defaultt.asp?id=17

» International Technical Conference on Animal Genetic Resources
   The First International Technical Conference on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture , 1-7 September 2007, Interlaken, Switzerland, facilitated by FAO.
   http://www.fao.org/AG/againfo/programmes/en/genetics/angrvent2007.html

» Irish Moiled Cattle Society
   Information about this rare traditional, dual purpose, hardy Irish breed of ancient lineage. Breed history and characteristics and current details of all registered Irish Moiled cattle and their breeders.
   http://www.irishmoiledcattlesociety.com

» League for Pastoral Peoples
   Supports local communities that share the care and raising of indigenous domesticated animals for commercial purposes. Primary work is being done in India. Lists events, publications, photos and resource links.
   http://www.pastoralpeoples.org/

» New Zealand Rare Breeds Conservation Society
   It conserves, records and promotes rare and minority breeds of farm livestock in order to maintain genetic diversity. Website has information about breeds at risk; on-farm conservation projects and the development of a gene bank; and updated addresses to
   http://www.rarebreeds.co.nz/

» Rare Breeds Canada
   Organization dedicated to the preservation of rare breeds of livestock and poultry. Located in Castleton, Ontario. Includes mission statement, photos, species priority list and information on the host farm program.
   http://www.rarebreedscanada.ca

» Rare Breeds International (RBI)
   The only international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that aims to prevent the loss of diversity in global farm animal genetic resources (AnGR) through encouraging and supporting relevant activities and research by NGOs and governments. Information o
   http://www.rarebreedsinternational.org/

» Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST)
   Founded in 1973 to conserve Britain's native livestock heritage - and since then, no breed of British farm animal has become extinct. Provides official summary of the annual RBST Watchlist with over 70 rare UK breeds, including cattle, goats, horses, pigs
   http://www.rbst.org.uk/

» Rare Breeds in Yorkshire, UK
   Rare breeds of livestock. Links to sheep,cattle,pigs,goats and poultry rare breeds sites.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/a.wood/rarebreeds.htm

» Rare Breeds of Australia
   This organisation the amalgamation of the Australian Rare and Minority Breeds Association and Rare Breeds Victoria. Site has breed profiles, events calendar, newsletter and educational project details.
   http://www.rbta.org/

» Ryeland Sheep
   One of the oldest British sheep breeds and a rare breed in some countries. Earliest reference in 12th century of Herefordshire monks trading wool from these sheep grazed on ryegrass. Site provides breed history, details, news and links to other relevant r
   http://freespace.virgin.net/a.wood/

» SVF Foundation, USA
   SVF Foundation aids in the Conservation and Preservation of Heritage Breeds, Rare Breeds and Endangered Livestock and is located in Newport Rhode Island, USA. Site contains details of animals conserved by SVF as well as links to key resources.
   http://www.svffoundation.org

» The Irish Draught Horse Conservancy
   Site directs users to the organisation which conserves, preserves, and protects the Irish Draught Horse breed through educating the public and facilitating dialogue between breeders of Irish Draught horses worldwide. Gathering in Illinois in September 200
   http://www.irishdraughthorseconservancy.org/

» USA: Randall Cattle Registry
   Comprehensive information about conserving the rare Randall cattle breed. Current breed status, photo gallery, links to related sites.
   http://www.randallcattleregistry.org/index.html

» Wiltshire Horn sheep
   Wiltshire Horn was brought to the UK by the Romans. It self-sheds in the Spring and there is no need to shear. It is also resistant to flystrike. Website provides background information and guidance to handling and use of the breed.
   http://www.wellworthywiltshirehornsheep.co.uk