Rare Welsh cattle whose heritage date back more than 1,000 years are at risk of dying out.

The Ancient Cattle of Wales has been recognised as a priority rare breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST). This new ...

smokey or mouse coloured and “line back” – any colour with a white line along its back, tail and underside. Particular ...

I first came across a breed of cattle known as Fleckvieh when I was in vet school. It has several positive attributes but what stood out for me is the fact that it is a dual purpose breed.

The full new RBST Watchlist, showing the latest position for each of the UK’s native livestock and equine breeds, will be published in April 2025. The current Watchlist (published in April 2024) can ...

Small breeds are an easy entry into the world of dairy cattle. In 2006, Pat Schout and his wife, Elia, began homesteading in east-central Illinois. They wanted to raise their own food, including ...

The Ancient Cattle of Wales breed has been added to the Rare Breeds ... smoky or mouse coloured and "line back" - any colour with a white line along its back, tail and underside.