UK native breeds support (NBS) list
Check if a breed of cattle, sheep, goat, pig or equine is eligible for native breed support payments under the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes.
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The UK native breeds support (NBS) list includes UK native breeds of livestock (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) and equines. Each breed is categorised as ‘at risk’, ‘not at risk’ or ‘uncategorised’.
The NBS list replaces the UK native breeds at risk (NBAR) list from 1 April 2026 onwards. The .
The list provides information on native breeds categorised as being ‘at risk’ for applicants and agreement holders under the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes.
Updates to this page
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Changes to the UK native breeds support (NBS) list including additions to the 'at risk native equine breeds', 'at risk native sheep breeds', 'not at risk native sheep breeds' and 'uncategorised native sheep breeds'.
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First published.