Newcastle University: Rare Wild Goats in Northumberland Found to Be Genetically Unique
June 06, 2026
June 06, 2026
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news:
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Rare wild goats in Northumberland found to be genetically unique
New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations.
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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 asse . . .
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Rare wild goats in Northumberland found to be genetically unique
New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations.
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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 asse . . .