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Agriculture·4/21/2026AI summary
Ancient white park cattle designated priority as UK calf numbers plunge
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has moved white park cattle to its priority category after calf numbers fell to less than two-thirds of their 2022 level. The ancient breed, whose ancestors accompanied Celts pushed by Romans 2,000 years ago, faces extinction risk as farmers lack financial incentive to keep them. Three other native breeds—Lincoln red cattle, Boreray sheep and Soay sheep—also moved to priority status.
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