Watchlist Special: Protecting Our Rare and Native Breeds

Poultry Update: A Conversation with the Experts

Join RBST's Lead Conservation Adviser Tom Blunt and a panel of poultry experts as they discuss our 2026/27 Watchlist, the impact of recent challenges, and the innovative strategies emerging to protect these invaluable breeds.

Watchlist Special: Protecting Our Rare and Native Breeds

In this episode, we take a deep dive into our 2026/27 Watchlist, and why it matters more than ever. We explore how targeted conservation efforts, combined with increased awareness and demand, can help safeguard our native breeds for generations to come, with guests including keepers of native and rare breeds. The RBST Watchlist acts as a vital tool, identifying those at risk and highlighting the crucial role of registration in preserving genetic diversity

Understanding Biosecurity: Keeping Our Animals Safe

On this episode, we’re joined by Jesus Gallego, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer in the Animal Health and Welfare Division of the Scottish Government, and Claire Scott who leads the Pig Expert Group for the APHA, as we talk all things biosecurity, a vital but often misunderstood aspect of modern farming. In the world of farming, biosecurity plays a crucial role in protecting livestock and maintaining resilient, sustainable operations. It encompasses a range of management practices and preventative measures designed to minimise the risk of introducing, establishing, and spreading harmful organisms. Together, we explore what biosecurity really means in practice, why it matters now more than ever, and the essential steps every farmer can take to safeguard animal health and strengthen their farm’s future.