Rare Breeds Survival Trust, UK-based conservation charity preserving breeds of domestic livestock
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is a charity based in Kenilworth that works to keep native livestock and horse breeds from disappearing. It maintains records of endangered breeds, manages bloodline registries, and helps farmers breed these animals responsibly.
Founded in the mid-1970s, the trust was created to save livestock breeds threatened by modern farming practices. Since then it has helped many breeds recover from near extinction and regain their place in British agriculture and rural heritage.
The trust's name reflects its mission of protecting livestock and horse breeds from extinction. Visitors who go to approved farms can see how these animals remain woven into local farming traditions and the countryside's character.
Visitors can see the protected breeds at approved farms and learn how they are cared for in practical settings. The trust provides information about visiting opportunities, membership, and ways to support its conservation work.
The trust maintains a gene bank that stores bloodlines of native breeds, allowing endangered varieties to be revived if needed. This archive function is rarely known but plays a crucial role in securing the future of British farm diversity.
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