Research and analysis

UK native animal breeds at risk list

The UK native breeds at risk (NBAR) list is for reference when claiming payments under the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 1 July 2012
• Last updated: 16 July 2024 — See all updates

Documents

UK native breeds at risk list (NBAR)

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Definitions for use in the UK National Breed Inventory

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Evidence that proves a breed meets the definitions

PDF, 54 KB, 2 pages

Details

Defra is reviewing the UK native breeds at risk list and has issued a call for evidence to inform a new version of the list. For more information, contact: NBARcallforevidence@defra.gov.uk.

The Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee identified the breeds that meet the criteria specified in the EU’s rural development regulations. The list has been accepted by the EU Commission and informs the Rural Development Programme for England.

You can read more information about the work of the Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee.

Published 1 July 2012
Last updated 16 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 16 July 2024

   Updated the Definitions for use in the UK National Breed Inventory.

2. 16 May 2024

   Updated to state that Defra is reviewing the UK native breeds at risk list and has issued a call for evidence to inform the new list.

3. 13 June 2014

   UK native breeds at risk list (NBAR) document replaced with updated version.

4. 15 May 2014

   Updated the Native Breeds at Risk document.

5. 1 July 2012

   First published.