Livestock

The Heritage Breeds Conservancy, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation working to conserve historic and endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. By preserving rare breeds and their genetic resources, we sustain biodiversity in agriculture and offer important options for farming and humanity in the future.

We are breeders of high quality alpacas and offer alpacas for sale as bred females, weanlings, proven herdsires, fibre males, and pet alpacas. Alpaca fibre products will be made available online and at our farm this fall. We sell raw alpaca fibre, alpaca roving, yarn, felt, duvets, pillows, scarves, hats and alpaca socks for sale.

The Randall Cattle Registry, Inc. is a not-for-profit, non-stock Corporation incorporated in the State of Connecticut in March, 2001. The objective of The Randall Cattle Registry, Inc. is to protect, enhance and certify the purebred status of Randall cattle. To achieve these objectives, the Registry will:

Cynthia's involvement in the rescue of the Randall (Lineback) cattle breed. The site includes the story of the Randall lineback, pictures and links to additional information and resources.

The Canadian Organic Livestock Association (COLA) is a producer-controlled, international marketing association whose main focus is market development for certified organic Canadian meat products, primarily beef.

Astrex Rabbits is dedicated to breeding and redeveloping the breed of rabbit known as the Astrex Rabbit. The fur of the Astrex is curly/wavy rex fur, the result of an extremely rare genetic condition.

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect over 150 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Founded in 1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in the U.S. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock.

Gateway Alpacas works for the long term health of the American alpaca industry. They provide information, including the role of Alpacas in sustainable agriculture. Site includes a directory of other alpaca owners.