Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), "The Chance to Survive" L. Alderson (www.rarebreedscanada.org)
About one third of the world's domestic animal breeds are now at risk of becoming extinct.
About 40 breeds of domestic animals contribute to 30-40% of the total value of food and agriculture production.
In 80% of the world's rural areas, the locally adapted breeds are superior to common modern breeds.
In North America, about 41 breeds are seen to be at risk.
Breeds can be lost when too much political and economic emphasis is given to one breed to the exclusion of others.
Sustainable, well managed use of animals in their environment will likely be the most cost-effective way of maintaining breeds for the future.
The Charolais was a rare breed 150 years ago; it is now a beef breed of international importance.
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