Defra monitoring US bird flu cases in cattle 'closely'!

As always, we will endeavour to keep our followers updated if we hear anything further.

Please read the article below 👇

farminguk.com/news/defra-mon…

⚠️Important Information Below⚠️Please share⚠️

For further detailed information, please see the latest government announcement: gov.uk/government/pub…

Addition of a dairy herd to Derbyshire farm adds value to the business...

It is so great to see native breeds being used as part of a commercial farming business!!

Read the full article below 👇

farmersguardian.com/feature/419611…

#Bluetongue UPDATE!

Below is information from our website on the latest guidance and information given by the government.

rbst.org.uk/blog/bluetongue

Shock as popular Welsh section B put on ‘at risk’ register, now classified as “rare” for the first time, following a decline in numbers.

A sustained decline in dams producing registered progeny – from 1,044 in 2009 to below 400 in 2023.

#RBSTWatchlist24

horseandhound.co.uk/news/rare-bree…

🥳HUGE congratulations to Sue Dudley, who has won the RBST Easter photo comp for 2024🥳

You can donate to help save this breed through our Priority Breeds Appeal - rbst.org.uk/Appeal/priorit…

In case you missed it: Avian flu impact puts poultry rare breeds under threat #farming #conservation RBST

mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/23428/…

Drafodaeth amdan y rhestr wylio newydd yr Ymddiriedolaeth Goroesi Bridiau Prin (RBST) yn cynnwys wybodaeth am effaith ffliw adar ar ein dofenod cynnhenid ac ychwanegiad y merlod cymreig Adran B. Listen from 1:07:11s into the programme.
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BBC Radio Cornwall - listen to RBST member, Sally Lugg, talking about native breed pigs, and the way consumers can help.

Have a listen, and let us know your thoughts!

#RBST Watchlist24 #Watchlist24 #RBST #NativePigs #RarePigs

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

📷Sophia Ashe - GOS Pigs

Bunbury Sandringham the Welsh Section B, a.k.a. the Welsh Pony. This breed has sadly become another British rare breed. They are in the “At Risk” category of the RBST 2024/25 Watchlist. Let’s hope this news encourages more people to take an interest in them 🐴🐴

RBST Watchlist highlights worrying decline in our native pig breeds...

Seven of the UK’s 11 native pig breeds – Berkshire, British Landrace, British Lop, Large Black, Large White, Middle White and Tamworth – remain in the highest risk Priority category.

pig-world.co.uk/news/rbst-watc…

UK’s array of rare and native poultry 'under serious threat'!

Under the continued threat of avian influenza, there has been a decline in active poultry breeding programmes across the country, the charity said...

Thankyou FarmingUK 🙌

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farminguk.com/news/uk-s-arra…

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is calling for targeted Government action to encourage more people to keep native pig and poultry breeds...

Thanks for the coverage Farmers Guardian 🙌

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farmersguardian.com/news/4196835/c…

All of the UK’s native breeds of poultry are under threat because of bird flu, a report from the RBST has found.

The disease, which has swept the globe after it originated in poultry farms in Asia, has caused devastating declines in bird populations.

theguardian.com/environment/20…

The latest equine breed to be added to the AT RISK section of the Watchlist for 2024-25 is the Section B Welsh Pony.

To read more about this wonderful breed, please visit : rbst.org.uk/section-b-wels…

📸APJ, RW CH Equine Pix & Welsh Pony and Cob Society

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The Section B Welsh Pony has been added to the new Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist published today, following a marked decline in dams registering progeny.

Read the full article here : rbst.org.uk/news/new-rbst-…

📷Welsh Sec B - APJ
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Today’s RBST Watchlist moves all native chicken, duck, geese and turkey breeds into the Priority rare breed category.

📸Sebright Chicken

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Read more: rbst.org.uk/news/rbst-watc…

The 2024-25 RBST Watchlist is now available!!!

You can view all Watchlist info & download a copy here: rbst.org.uk/watchlist-over…

Should you have any questions or queries relating to the Watchlist, please email: [email protected]

#RBSTWatchlist24

You can listen here : bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Major concerns for UK’s rare Pig and Poultry breeds in new RBST Watchlist...