The National Trust has recently culled the last four goats residing on Brean Down, a scenic peninsula in Somerset, due to poor health and a positive test for tuberculosis. The decision has been described as difficult by the conservation charity, which cited welfare issues and a restricted gene pool as contributing factors. The goats, known for scaling the 300ft cliffs, had seen their numbers decline in recent years, prompting concerns among local residents. Similar actions have been taken by the National Trust in the South West region, including the culling of a deer herd at Dyrham Park to address the spread of bovine tuberculosis.