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Mission Statement To research the origin, history and present status of British feral goat herds, with the overall aim of identifying the remaining British Primitive Goats and preserving a viable gene bank of these for the future. Aims of The British Feral Goat Research Group
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To research the origin, history and present status of British feral goat herds.
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To classify extant British feral goat populations according to three categories: (i) of known British Primitive origin (ii) of British Primitive origin with varying degrees of introgression. (iii) of known modern origin.
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To map the genetic diversity of extant British Primitive Goat populations and devise a conservation plan that maintains the diversity of the gene pool.
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To research theories regarding the origin of feral goats and in particular the hypothesis that any type of goat, once it goes feral, reverts to a so-called wild type.
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To work towards recognition of British Primitive Goats as a breed type.
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To actively engage with landowners/managers to establish management plans to safeguard the gene pool and welfare of British Primitive Goats.
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To make all research material as widely available as is possible.
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To promote through education the historical importance and conservation value of the British Primitive Goat.
Email Us
feralgoatuk@yahoo.co.uk
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