Watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust The Watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust is a listing of rare and native United Kingdom breeds of domestic cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, goats and poultry, compiled by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Mammalian farm breeds are classified into five levels of endangerment, based on the number of breeding females. The five classes are: Poultry – chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys – are not categorised by degree of numerical rarity; some are classified as "priority breeds". In 2017, the watch-listed cattle breeds were: The other native breeds listed were the
Prevention of Animal Cruelty and Provision of Animal Welfare Act eating. The act permits designated officials to search vehicles, homes or businesses without a warrant in urgent situations. Deserted and injured animals without owner are also protected and can be provided for by the designated officials. Animal owners are compelled to follow the Five Freedoms principle of animal welfare, namely from hunger or thirst, from discomfort, from pain, injury or disease, from fear and distress, and Freedom to express normal behavior. There were 20 specified acts of cruelty proposed by animal rights groups included in the draft bill that were not approved. The major points omitted are intended as guidelines