Title: Identify the purpose of The Livestock Conservancy.
Course: Equine Science (18104-I) > Section: Understanding Basic Equine History and Terminology

Identification should include

- knowing how the conservancy preserves genetics
- knowing the breeds of horses on each the Conservation Priority Lists (e.g., North American Breeds, Breeds Imported Before 1900, Breeds Imported After 1900)
- defining the categories.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What programs are used by the conservancy to maintain the sustainability of endangered breeds?
- How might the genetic characteristics of “heritage” breeds be important in terms of climate and environmental change?
- What is The Livestock Conservancy? Why is it important?
- Which horse breeds are on the conservation priority list?

Teacher Resource:

- Endangered Equine Alliance, The Livestock Conservancy