Ep. 032: A Race to Beat the Extinction of Heritage Breeds

<p>19:45 – 23 heritage sheep fiber profiles - <a href="https://livestockconservancy.org/get-involved/shave-em-to-save-em/heritage-sheep-fiber-profiles/">https://livestockconservancy.org/get-involved/shave-em-to-save-em/heritage-sheep-fiber-profiles/</a></p><p>22:30 – Breed profiles for each species - <a href="https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/conservation-priority-list/">https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/conservation-priority-list/</a></p><p>____________________________________</p><p>Why are heritage breeds endangered? 🤔</p><p>The Livestock Conservancy states that with modern agriculture favoring a few specialized breeds, traditional breeds have fallen out of favor. Small family farms where these breeds once thrived are disappearing at an alarming rate - and with them historic breeds are disappearing as well. </p><p>Here is a list of species and breeds on their Conservation Priority list - <a href="https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/conservation-priority-list/">https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/conservation-priority-list/</a></p><p>Find Resources available from The Livestock Conservancy here - <a href="https://livestockconservancy.org/resources/">https://livestockconservancy.org/resources/</a></p><p>Learn more about the Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em program here – <a href="https://livestockconservancy.org/get-involved/shave-em-to-save-em/">rarewool.org</a></p><p>____________________________________</p><p><strong>Keep up with The Livestock Conservancy:</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/livestockconservancy/">https://www.facebook.com/livestockconservancy/</a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livestockconservancy/">https://www.instagram.com/livestockconservancy/</a></li><li>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvZv_6T86qzHGvwrE086ZA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvZv_6T86qzHGvwrE086ZA</a></li><li>Website - <a href="https://livestockconservancy.org/">https://livestockconservancy.org/</a></li></