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- Taihu pig - These Chinese pigs are able to eat a high proportion of forage food and produce litters of up to 16 piglets (compared to 10 piglets for most Western breeds).
- Fayoumi chicken - These Egyptian chickens can withstand high temperatures and are resistant to many poultry diseases.
- N’Dama cattle - While less productive than modern industrial breeds, these cattle are resistant to a fatal disease transmitted by the tsetse fly.
- Reggina cattle - These rare Italian cattle are renowned for their milk, which is used to produce exceptional Parmesan cheese.
- Yakut cattle - Native to Northern Siberia, these cattle are able to withstand extreme temperature changes
- Gulf Coast Native sheep - This breed is resistant to parasites and well-adapted to high heat and humidity.
- American Mammoth Jackstock - Native to North America, this ass breed is known for its fertility, regularly producing many mules.
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Non-commercial animal breeds currently in danger of extinction:
What We Do
The John and Elizabeth Veenstra Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization established to provide funds to support research and education on biodiversity of seed, livestock and preservation of farm land including sustainable and organic farming and human health and wellness. We believe that the combination of a diverse natural food supply and healthy land supports the health and longevity for humans.
Our Mission
Our goals are twofold. The first is to counteract the negative effects of the global corporate farming industry on our world's agriculture systems with a return to a natural diversity of seeds, animals, land and local farming in an economically viable system. The second goal is to educate people that wellness and longevity are tied to healthy food, land and lifestyle changes and our through our efforts a natural balanced food supply is available and affordable to the common man resulting in wellness for both land and people.
Highlights
- December 2007 – The John and Elizabeth Veenstra Foundation is Formed