Better Livestock. Better Land Use. Better Data.

Native Breed Solutions is a research organisation registered as a UK-based Community Interest Company focused on the conservation and practical use of native livestock breeds in modern agriculture. We work to demonstrate how these breeds contribute to sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, and rural livelihoods.

Explore Our Research

We develop practical, field-tested evidence on where native livestock genetics add measurable value. We focus on outcomes that matter to producers, supply chains, and policy: nutritional quality, animal health, environmental performance, production efficiency, and verification.

How meat, milk, and fibre from native breeds differ in composition and quality, and what that means for human nutrition and product positioning.

Disease resilience, longevity, fertility, and welfare outcomes in native breeds compared with higher-input systems.

Environmental impacts

Greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, biodiversity, and landscape outcomes in grazing systems based on native breeds.

Production systems and performance

How native genetics perform in regenerative, low-input, and pasture-based systems, including growth, finishing, and carcass traits.

Supply chain integrity

Traceability, verification, and branding of products linked to specific breeds, farms, and landscapes.

How We Work

Our approach is science-led and field-focused:

Whether it’s a small on-farm comparison or a multi-partner research project, the aim is the same: keep native breeds relevant, productive, and valued in today’s food system.

Collaboration

We collaborate with organisations across farming, research, supply chains, and policy.

Partnering to test and demonstrate the value of native livestock in real-world systems.

Partnering on applied research, commercial farms, and trial sites.

Retailers, processors, and food businesses

Exploring breed-based sourcing, verification systems, and data-backed provenance stories.

Policy and NGO partners

Working across climate, biodiversity, animal health, and rural development initiatives.