"White park cattle are an ancient breed, different to the selectively bred commercial animals usually associated with farmed cattle. Price described them as a semi-wild animal that was partially domesticated."
"The charity said one reason for their decline was that there was not a great financial incentive for farmers to keep white park cattle, as many native breeds are losing recognition in favour of larger continental ones."
"This isn't just about giving public money to keep them. It's about having the sort of environmental policies that recognise the majesty of these animals in the landscape, said Christopher Price, the charity's CEO."
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has designated white park cattle as urgently at risk due to a significant decline in calf numbers. Their numbers fell to less than two-thirds of the previous year. Other breeds, including lincoln red cattle, boreray sheep, and soay sheep, were also moved to a priority category. The charity emphasizes the need for government support and environmental policies that recognize the importance of these breeds. White park cattle, an ancient breed, have a long history in Britain and face challenges due to financial disincentives for farmers.
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