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Rare wild goats in Northumberland prove to be a genetically distinct breed
- June 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations. Led by Newcastle University, this is the first genetic study to determine the ancestry and genetic health of a UK feral goat population. It provides a genetic assessment of the Cheviot goats in Northumberland's College Valley, identifying them as a historically significant and genetically distinct population unlike the other European goat breeds.
Originally published at Phys.org