The Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) said herd numbers of Gloucester cattle had halved between 2006 and 2020. Gloucesters date back to the 13th Century and their milk is used to produce cheeses ...
This seeks to use traditional grazing methods with rare breeds to preserve and improve the park’s natural habitats. The sheep replace the Red Poll cattle during the winter months, marking a ...
Eric Freeman was one of the founders of the British rare breeds movement, helping to save the Gloucester cattle breed in the process. He died in October 2023, aged 91. The Eric Festival will take ...