The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy

“…when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another Heaven and another Earth must pass before such a one can be again.”-William Beebe

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.

Photo of sculpture "Tom, the horse"

“TOM”
I will donate a portion of the sales of this or any of my other sculptures to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy or a charity of your choice.

ALBC’s Mission

Founded in 1977, The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy protects genetic diversity in livestock and poultry species through the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds. These rare breeds are part of our national heritage and represent a unique piece of the earth’s bio-diversity. The loss of these breeds would impoverish agriculture and diminish the human spirit. We have inherited a rich variety of livestock breeds. For the sake of future generations we must work together to safeguard these treasures.

What does ALBC do?

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy’s programs include research on breed population size, distribution and genetic health; research on breed characteristics; gene banks to preserve genetic material from endangered breeds; rescues of threatened populations; education about genetic diversity and the role of livestock in sustainable agriculture; and technical support to a network of breeders, breed associations, and farmers.

The need for livestock conservation is urgent. Throughout agricultural history, each generation has taken its turn as steward of the genetic trust. Our generation is now in danger of bankrupting this trust and leaving little for the future. Each day, some breeds move closer to extinction. Each extinction reduces the diversity within the livestock species and the biodiversity of the Earth.

I hope you will consider helping this organization as it focuses its efforts on endangered species and genetic diversity to help our nation’s animals and those who look out for them. I will donate a portion of the sales of TOM, my horse sculpture or any of my other sculptures to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy or a charity of your choice. Contact me through my website by clicking here.

1 Comment

  1. Harvey on August 1, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Nice to know about the work that ALBC is doing. Your sculpture of Tom is beautiful. It captures his power and his tenderness.



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