The Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) said that the number of herds in the UK had halved from 54 herds in 2006 to only 27 by 2020 Urgent action is needed to prevent the oldest breed of British dairy ...

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The beef industry is shrinking in Gloucester as mining and hobby farms expand and average seasons continue. The beef industry in Gloucester was once a shining light with a reputation for quality ...

About 900 Gloucester cattle now exist in the national herd Meat produced from the historic breed of Gloucester cattle has been protected by a trademark. The term "Gloucester beef" has been given a ...

Gloucester cattle may be one of the rarest breeds in the UK, but commercial opportunities exist both in the dairy and meat sectors, delegates to a recent open day organised by the Gloucester Cattle ...

Gloucester beef and single Gloucester cheese both have protected status A drop in numbers of Gloucester cattle have led to increased fears the breed could once again face extinction. The Rare Breeds ...

Urgent action is needed to prevent the oldest breed of British dairy cow from becoming extinct due to fewer people breeding them, a charity has warned. The Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) said herd ...