MSN: Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive The Conversation: Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive Australian Broadcasting Corporation: World-first genetic index helps Aussie farmers breed heat tolerant cows Yahoo: Australian Cattle Dog: Originally bred for herding cattle, this breed is highly trainable Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ... Australian Cattle Dog: Originally bred for herding cattle, this breed is highly trainable It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species.

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But this diversity is dwindling fast.