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Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Cattle breed whose ancestors lived with Celts added to priority at-risk list

UK’s Rare Breeds Survival Trust says calf numbers of white park cattle last year were less than two-thirds of 2022 levelAn ancient breed of cattle whose ancestors are thought to ha...

Concern for rare equine breed’s future as numbers decline – but signs of hope elsewhere

G0Y5BM Black Hackney Stallion Horse in green field with ears extendedThe Hackney horse and pony has suffered a further decline, the latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) figures...

Studbook’s ‘groundbreaking initiative’ aims to conserve, protect and restore rare bloodlines

ANG2WX Irish Draught Horse. Gray adult on a beach, walking in shallow waterA “groundbreaking” new approach will allow horses without recorded pedigrees be considered for entry into...

Beef focus: Less common sire breeds effective on Laois suckler-beef farm

Based in Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, Thomas Carroll is a suckler, beef and tillage farmer running Parthenaise and Piedmontese breeding bulls with his suckler herd. Approximately 40 suc...

The last of the 'Celts cow' herd in Scotland as breed moved to 'priority' list

It’s calving time for the last remaining herd of its kind in Scotland.

One cattle breed is showing resilience to foot and mouth disease in South Africa

As South Africa battles one of the most significant Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in its history, a centuries-old indigenous cattle breed is gaining attention for the resi...

‘I was the substitute’: Mum takes the reins on British rare breed to win at Royal Windsor

Braithwaite Countryman and Denise Morton...

Celebrate Heritage Poultry Breeds

Every year during the third week of May, we get to shine a spotlight on International Heritage Breeds Week. It’s all about raising awareness for those endangered old-school poultry...

‘Nothing compares to it anywhere else in the world’: local home-bred stallion leads 2026 Barley Saturday parade

Irish dog breeds you’ll want to take home

Though the popularity of these stunning dog breeds has grown around the world, it is Ireland that's their true home.

Ireland's unique and amazing animals

From sheep to dogs to cows - these lovable animals are all native to Ireland!

Highland cows – how these unlikely social media stars were forced into hiding

After being pushed to ‘distress’ by people trying to film and take selfies with the cattle in Kent, the fold has had to be taken away from public viewName: Highland cows.Age: More...

Once extinct UK's tallest bird continues comeback due to 'phenomenal achievement'

A record number of the once extinct cranes were bred in the UK last year.

Field Notes: Pigs, pastures and legacy at Tulip Hayes Farm

Coming from strong agricultural backgrounds, the duo launched Tulip Hayes Farm, specializing in Berkshire heritage-breed pigs — prized for flavor and raised with plenty of room to...