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Dozens of neglected animals, including dogs, chickens, and goats, were seized from a Hickman County property. Many animals were found in severe health conditions, with some deceased and others emaciated. A local rescue organization is seeking donations to care for the rescued animals.

In Spain's Galicia region, native goats, sheep, and cows, including the Cachena breed, are reducing wildfire risks by grazing on flammable undergrowth. The region, which experienced Spain's worst wildfire year in 2025 with nearly 119,000 hectares burned, has seen increased use of this initiative.

Approximately 600 goats are grazing in Half Moon Bay for a week to reduce wildfire risk. The initiative aims to lower fire hazards through controlled grazing.

Davie firefighters rescued animals from a petting zoo trailer after a minor crash on Interstate 75. The incident resulted in a man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while goats, ducks, and chickens were safely transferred to a replacement trailer with no injuries reported.

A herd of 300 goats is at Harlow Platts Community Park in Boulder to manage invasive plants and overgrown vegetation. The city uses this method to address vegetation issues.

A union in Columbus filed a formal complaint after the city outsourced brush-clearing duties at a wastewater plant to goats. The union claims the goats are competing with its workers by performing the task previously handled by human laborers.

A woman is building fire-proof bunkers after a wildfire destroyed her town. US businesses are developing solutions like goats and hydraulic homes to mitigate wildfire damage.