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Nonprofit membership organization working to preserve rare and endangered breeds of livestock and
their genetic resources, preventing the loss of biodiversity in agriculture.
http://www.nehbc.org/
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Karen Commitment to Livestock Breeders Rights
Proceedings of a conference of indigenous livestock breeding communities which concluded with the
"Karen Commitment to Pastoralist/Indigenous Livestock Keepers' Rights" that calls for an
international agreement to protect domestic animal diversity.
http://www.ukabc.org/karen.htm
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Mulefoot Pigs
Description and history of the Mulefoot - the rarest of American swine breeds - that has
distinctive solid hooves. Includes contact information for breeding.
http://hometown.aol.com/windwoodacres/myhomepage/index.html
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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. Limmited information but links
to organiser. Site also in Welsh.
http://www.ghc-acw.org
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Rare Breeds in Yorkshire, UK
Site has useful links to a dozen farmers who keep rare and minority breeds of livestock.
http://freespace.virgin.net/a.wood/rarebreeds.htm
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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 rare sheep breed sites. Some commercial
content.
http://freespace.virgin.net/a.wood
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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/
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EAAP Animal Genetic Data Bank
Comprehensive site of the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP) covering the status of
animal breeds in the 46 member countries in Europe. Full datasets on all breeds. Contact details of
National Coordinators.
http://www.tiho-hannover.de/einricht/zucht/eaap/
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Rare Breed 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/
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Rare Breeds Canada
Protects endangered livestock and poultry through preservation and promotion. Information on the
Priority Breeds List; bookstore for ordering rare breed books and posters; farm profiles; member
links and a Rare Breeder's Directory.
http://www.trentu.ca/rarebreedscanada/
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Kelmscott Rare Breeds Foundation
Aims to reverse the decline of agricultural biodiversity through conservation breeding of rare and
endangered domestic livestock and a public education programme. Site includes educational
materials, events calendar and livecam on the farm.
http://www.kelmscott.org/AboutUs/Welcome.cfm
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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. Site includes research and educational resources,
publications, posters and events.
http://www.albc-usa.org/about.htm
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Loss of Domestic Animal Diversity
Paper identifies factors and pressures responsible for declining genetic diversity of livestock:
destruction of the native habitats; increasing genetic uniformity; farmer and/or consumer
preferences; and proposes responses. Useful FAO references in paper and the rest of this livestock
and environment site.
http://lead.virtualcentre.org/en/dec/toolbox/Indust/LossAgEA.htm
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Irish Moiled cattle society
Information about this rarest 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
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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
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International Livestock Research Institute - genetics and genomics programme
Documenting genetic diversity among indigenous livestock breeds of developing countries, fostering
conservation of indigenous breeds, identifying disease-controlling genes and designing breeding
programmes to improve productivity in low-input environments
http://www.cgiar.org/ilri/research/proj4.cfm
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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/en/Home.htm
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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
http://www.rbi.it/
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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, poultry and sheep.
http://www.rare-breeds.com/
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