Autor/-in: D. Phillip Sponenberg

D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD is Professor of Pathology and Genetics at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. His breed conservation endeavors include technical adviser for the Livestock Conservancy as well as extensive work in Latin America. This work has been pivotal in saving several endangered livestock breeds. Alison Martin is Executive Director at The Livestock Conservancy, USA. She has a PhD in Genetics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she specialized in disease resistance in poultry. Jeannette Beranger is the Senior Program Manager for The Livestock Conservancy. With over 30 years' experience as an animal professional in veterinary and zoological institutions, she implements conservation programs, conducts field research, and advises farmers working with rare breeds. Recently she was honored as one of the top "45 Amazing Country Women in America" by Country Woman magazine for her long standing dedication to endangered breed conservation.