RARE BREEDS TRUST OF AUSTRALIA 

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The Rare Breeds Trust of Australia is a not for profit organisation established to maintain diversity in our domestic livestock breeds.

Many livestock and poultry breeds in Australia have unique characteristics that are important in meeting the challenges of the future.  However, both pure breed livestock and poultry in Australia are under continuing economic and environmental threats. These breeds also form part of our heritage and need to be preserved for future generations. 

Our aims therefore are to:

  • Inform the livestock community and the general public about the need to protect our domestic livestock breeds both on the national and international stage.
  • Identify and profile breeds at risk of loss through our rare breed listings and breed overviews.
  • Provide a platform for increased take up of rare breeds through our rare livestock and poultry directories.
  • Support storage of genetic material through our Future Farms action.

We are proud to have Michael Peel, the well-known poultry breeder, as our Patron. All our work is done by dedicated volunteers. Find out more about the team on our Meet the Team wepage

Currently, we have no government recognition or funding. By joining as a financial member you will be greatly assisting our efforts. Find out more on our membership page.

You can contact the Trust via email for further information, or look through our website for rare breed listings, rare breed directories and other useful information. 
 

 

Rare Breeds Trust Contacts

Managing Director Anne Sim

 0408 324 346

Secretary Catie Gressier  
Patron  Michael Peel 0408 470 566
Cattle Yan Kleynhans 0467 088 948
Sheep Peter Gelmi 0429 846 233
Pigs Judy Barnet rarebreedstrustau@gmail.com 
Poultry Jill Weaver

Jill.weaver@bigpond.com 

Horses Rebecca Janssen rbta-equines@outlook.com 
Goats  Belle St Clair goats.rbta@gmail.com

Events

Royal Geelong Show

  • Geelong Showgrounds
  • 17-10-2024 09:00 – 20-10-2024 15:00

Yes! they're holding poultry classes! There'll be some stunning birds and lots of rare breeds. Fa... More Details

Bendigo Show. Victoria.

  • Bendigo Showgrounds
  • 25-10-2024 09:00 – 26-10-2024 18:00

Cattle, poultry, sheep including rare breeds, Dairy Goats including the Australian Melaan. Ridden... More Details

Albany Agricultural Show. W.A.

  • Albany Agricultural Society Inc
  • 08-11-2024 09:00 – 09-11-2024 18:00

Cattle classes in dairy and beef in Bos indicus, British and European breeds classes, also junior... More Details