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Follow us on Instagram & Twitter . The Livestock Conservancy is America's leading organization working to protect over 150 breeds of farm animals from extinction.

Happy World Environment Day! Heritage breeds are part of a more sustainable future. Many are naturally adapted to their ...
06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! Heritage breeds are part of a more sustainable future. Many are naturally adapted to their environments, require fewer inputs, and help maintain healthy, balanced ecosystems. Conserving these breeds helps protect both agriculture and the land they depend on.

Did you know every domesticated cow we see today traces its roots back to wild aurochs? These massive ancestral creature...
06/05/2026

Did you know every domesticated cow we see today traces its roots back to wild aurochs? These massive ancestral creatures once roamed Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Almost 10,500 years ago, these creatures were domesticated in the Near East, making them among the oldest managed livestock species and laying the foundation for the diverse breeds we know today.

The last known wild auroch died in 1627. Its legacy lives on today in all domesticated cattle, shaped by thousands of years of partnership with people in many countries.




The June edition of eNews, our free monthly electronic newsletter, is arriving in inboxes today. This month's issue feat...
06/04/2026

The June edition of eNews, our free monthly electronic newsletter, is arriving in inboxes today. This month's issue features a refreshed design and a new delivery platform, making it easier than ever to stay connected with heritage breed conservation news, resources and opportunities from The Livestock Conservancy.

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Meet the Dales Pony!This hardy heritage breed is known for its strength, stamina and versatility. Once used as pack poni...
06/04/2026

Meet the Dales Pony!
This hardy heritage breed is known for its strength, stamina and versatility. Once used as pack ponies in the rugged hills of northern England, they remain a dependable working partner today. Dales Ponies excel in driving, endurance and trekking, and are strong enough to comfortably carry an adult rider. Listed as Critical on the Conservation Priority List, they need our help to survive: www.livestockconservancy.org/dales-pony/

Happy National Egg Day! 🥚 From deep brown to bright white and even blue and green, heritage chicken and duck breeds brin...
06/03/2026

Happy National Egg Day! 🥚 From deep brown to bright white and even blue and green, heritage chicken and duck breeds bring a wide range of eggs to the table. These breeds have supported local farms and markets for generations and continue to do so today.

Long ears. Big personalities. Important conservation work.Three donkey breeds are currently listed on our Conservation P...
06/02/2026

Long ears. Big personalities. Important conservation work.

Three donkey breeds are currently listed on our Conservation Priority List:
• American Mammoth Jackstock
• Miniature donkey
• Poitou donkey

If you could spend a day with one of these breeds, which would you choose — and why?

Never underestimate what a good mamma hen is capable of defending her nest! It's the 2nd copperhead that this O Shamo he...
06/02/2026

Never underestimate what a good mamma hen is capable of defending her nest! It's the 2nd copperhead that this O Shamo hen has killed according to her breeder, Rhiannon Barreda. The breed is a fierce protector of their eggs and offspring and not to be messed with (if you happened to be a snake!)

Q: What makes the Ossabaw Island hog so unusual?A: Ossabaw Island hogs descend from pigs left on a Georgia island by Spa...
06/01/2026

Q: What makes the Ossabaw Island hog so unusual?

A: Ossabaw Island hogs descend from pigs left on a Georgia island by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. After centuries of isolation, they developed the ability to store large amounts of fat to survive lean seasons. Scientists study them because their metabolism resembles Type 2 diabetes in humans. Listed as Critical on the Conservation Priority List, they need our help to survive. Learn more: https://livestockconservancy.org/ossabaw-island-hog/

As International Heritage Breeds Month comes to an end, one thing is clear, these breeds are still here because people c...
05/31/2026

As International Heritage Breeds Month comes to an end, one thing is clear, these breeds are still here because people care.

Thank you for sharing your stories, photos, and support this month. Together, we can keep these animals part of our future.

Before International Heritage Breeds Month comes to a close, we want to celebrate the next generation of heritage breed ...
05/30/2026

Before International Heritage Breeds Month comes to a close, we want to celebrate the next generation of heritage breed stewards.

Share a photo of a young person with their favorite heritage breed and tell us what makes that breed special to them.

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