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Sausages off the menu! Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs PLUMMET in UK
- The Gloucestershire Old Spot pig is in the 'at-risk' category with numbers dropping 23% in the last year.
- There are fewer than 100 breeding Gloucestershire Old Spot females left in Britain.
- The Old Spot is known as the Orchard Pig and is valued for its traditional flavour.
- RBST notes the decline in Old Spot numbers alongside concern for other native breeds like White Park cattle.
- Historic support from Princess Anne is noted in relation to the Gloucestershire Old Spots.
- The breed’s decline raises concerns about genetic diversity and future sausage quality.
- RBST urges government action to support native breeds.
- The Old Spot's history ties to Royal and agricultural communities.
- RBST classifies several other breeds as endangered, highlighting broader conservation needs.
- The report underscores the Old Spot’s role in premium pork production.
- RBST’s watchlist signals a need for proactive conservation before further losses occur.
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