The National Trust says the last remaining goats on Brean Down have sadly been culled after tests confirmed they were carrying tuberculosis (TB).
A spokesperson told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “The number of goats on Brean Down has dwindled in recent years to only four goats.”
“This raised significant welfare issues including poor health as a result of the restricted gene pool. Tests confirmed they were also carrying TB. Unfortunately, the goats have had to be culled.”
“We are passionate about caring for special places and the wildlife that lives there, but occasionally have to make difficult decisions.”
“We only undertake wildlife management when absolutely essential.”
“Our approach is guided by the requirement for control interventions to be humane and informed by evidence.”
