Old livestock breeds - they must not be lost! An overview of valuable breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs - breeding history, performance, and distribution - for biodiversity in nutrition and agriculture. This comprehensive book describes the breeding history, performance, and current distribution of all endangered livestock breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs in German-speaking countries. The breeds presented here are of interest to every farmer: the animals provide high-quality products, and their use in landscape conservation and other specialized areas is highly beneficial. The aim of the book is to spark interest in these breeds to preserve their remaining populations and counteract the increasing uniformity in agriculture. Who knows when we will need them again!.