The Wild Goat Conservation Trust (see https://www.twgct.co.uk/) has initiated a petition seeking legislation for ALL wild goats in Scotland to: a) specify a closed season for any shooting to protect heavily pregnant and nursing females with kids. It is in response to extensive culling that was carried out in the Borders last year when goats…
URGENT: Homes wanted for Cheviot British Primitive Goats autumn 2026
The parent wild herd of Cheviot British Primitive Goats is likely to be reduced this autumn (October/November 2026). If anyone can help by using some on conservation grazing projects or keeping even a small number to assist in breed conservation then please do get in touch as soon as possible. This presents a significant opportunity…
Herd of Cheviot Goats Recognised by the Rare Breed Survival Trust, July 2024
We are delighted to have secured Rare Breed status for an important herd of British Primitive Goats in the North Cheviots. These goats were already recognised by DEFRA and on the Native Breeds at Risk Register but with additional recognition from the Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) we hope that more people will be committed…