Livestock Breeds
Laura Phillips
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The modern Curly comes from a varied history that includes wild herds, conquistadors, Native Americans, and perhaps Russian immigrants and Norse sailors.
Bio-Security to Protect Rare Breeds
Protect your rare livestock from infectious disease
Mulefoot Hogs - Uncommon and Hardy
The critically rare Mulefoot hog survives thanks to preservationists who value its unique genetics and hardy, thrifty nature
Tunis - America's Fat-tailed Sheep
This rare, distinctive breed of sheep is known for it's hardy, docile nature and fine production records.
Hobby breeders important to breed's survival, and those breeding flocks may be smaller than you'd expect
Dominiques - America's First Chicken - Part 1
The thrifty, reliable Dominique breed, now critically rare, still is a good farm breed
The Clydesdale, a heavy draft breed, was developed in Scotland for farm work and hauling coal.
Are All Breeds Worth Preserving?
Declining gene pools and fads change breeds, not always for the better
Spring Whispers Its Approach And Makes Demands
Winter's easing its hold and allowing new life to break through, so we'd better be prepared.
Shetland Sheep - The Thousand Year Survivors
This ancient breed is hardy, adapable, easy-to-manage, and produces superior wool.