NOCA
Hello! Welcome to Fazendas Noca,
We have several farms in the northeast of Brazil, more precisely in Bahia, where we breed different types of animals.
Let me talk a little about each of them…
Donkeys, Mules and Horses
We breed Jumento Pêga (Pêga Donkey / Jack Stock) which is a Brazilian breed of Equus asinus, formed in Lagoa Dourada, in the state of Minas Gerais (southeast of Brazil), and are now spread over the entire Brazilian territory. It is thought to have its origin in the Italian and Egyptian donkeys, but because of the history of the breed it’s very doubtful that the Italian breed was involved. It is more likely the offspring of Portuguese and Egyptian donkeys only.
These donkeys are also used for attainment of hybrids - gaited mules (three-stepped) - from crossings with mares. The Pêga donkey transmits to his hybrids some notable and singular characteristics. Pêga Mules are generally agile, docile and resistant, being of great utility in load transport, traction, deals with cattle, strolls, raids by horseback, competitions in various riding techniques and longevity. They are comfortable and smooth, in summary a refined animal. The Pêga breed is a NATIONAL PREFERENCE!
At Noca Farm we have one of the largest breedings of Pêga Donkeys in Brazil, with over 150 donkeys. Half a century of selection looking to breed animals with exceptional riding skills. Because we are interested in achieving the best riding mules we use Mangalarga Marchador mares.
Mangalarga Marchador is a Brazilian breed descending from the Andalusian stallions of Portugal and Barb mares. We chose to work with them for several reasons, like their carriage, beauty and intelligence, good disposition and because they are considered to be easily trained for almost any discipline. But the main reason we chose this breed was their smooth and stable walk, canter and gallop as well as two natural ambling gaits: the diagonal batida and the lateral picada. They are valued for their endurance, versatility as stock horses, trail and pleasure riding animals. We breed the Mangalarga Marchador exclusively to create mules.
We are present every year at the ÊNAPEGA (the national donkey competition) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, which takes place in June. We welcome all of you to come and see our animals!
To see our animals go to:
Nubian Goats
The shipping companies, in the nineteenth century, realized that there were buyers for goats in England! Usually ships took goats in India, or the Chitral region, or also in Nubia, Egypt, Syria and Assyria. All had certain common features: long drooping ears, short hair and a convex profile. The kind preferred by buyers was the Nubian goat, the Zaraibi variety of Egypt. There was no goat actually native to England; all existing types were the same as those found in northwestern Europe, usually short ears, rough coat and low milk production. The Nubian was bred with the alpine races from Europe, or the few "native" (European degenerate) that were also found. The English Anglo-Nubian seems to have been formed from goats in Egypt, Nubia, France, Syria, India, etc..!
Of all the goat breeds, that produce both milk and meat, the Anglo-Nubian was the one that was most proliferated throughout the world. For all that, the race is the most suited to the Brazilian tropical weather and soil.
It seems that the first herd of Anglo-Nubian in Brazil were brought here in 1929. They are supposed to have been introduced in 1932 in Bahia (our region), they were animals from Britain and the United States. In Brazil the Anglo-Nubians are generally bred for both aptitudes - meat and milk- but at Noca farm we prefer to breed them specifically for their milk aptitude.
To see our goats go to:
Mambrina Goats
The Mambrina goat breed is originally from Syria. The animals are tall, burly and make good dairy Does. They have long ears, and a varieties of coats. There is no appropriate description of the Mambrina breed because no one sought to standardize according to their land of origin. It is assumed that the Mambrina in Brazil is a variation of the original standard, mainly because the goats lived abandoned in the harsh lands of Bahia for many decades. But none the less the Mambrina breed became one of the greatest goat assets of Bahia. Currently, there are farmers looking after the preservation of this breed as an ecotype of the Northeast of Brazil, and we are one of them. The Mambrina is a great asset for Bahia, after all, it ensures large carcasses, good dairy females, they are very rustic which allows them to blend with the environment and are of easy handling. The Mambrina has everything you need in a double aptitude goat.
To see our goats:
Santa Inês Sheep
Santa Inês is a breed developed in the northeast of Brazil, resulting from crossing breeds like Bergamacia, Morada Nova, Somali and other sheep breed. The current characteristics of the breed a result of natural selection and the work of technicians and breeders. It’s origins are confirmed by their characteristics. The size and body of Santa Ines, the ears and the shape of the head shows traces the Bergamacia, the coat and hair corresponds to the Morada Nova breed. The participation of the Somalian in the creation of this breed is evidenced by the presentation of some fat around the tail when the animal is too fat.
To see our sheep go to:
Cattle
We breed three-cross industrial cattle mainly Zebu with European (Nellore X Simmental X Guzerá), and we also have a small selection of dairy cattle Guzera. The main reason to make this crossing between breeds is to increase profitability by increasing productivity. No race is perfect. Each has its strengths and weaknesses.
To see our cattle go to:
Contact Information
Contact Noca Farm at: fazendasnoca@uol.com.br
We have several farms in the northeast of Brazil, more precisely in Bahia, where we breed different types of animals.
Let me talk a little about each of them…
Donkeys, Mules and Horses
We breed Jumento Pêga (Pêga Donkey / Jack Stock) which is a Brazilian breed of Equus asinus, formed in Lagoa Dourada, in the state of Minas Gerais (southeast of Brazil), and are now spread over the entire Brazilian territory. It is thought to have its origin in the Italian and Egyptian donkeys, but because of the history of the breed it’s very doubtful that the Italian breed was involved. It is more likely the offspring of Portuguese and Egyptian donkeys only.
These donkeys are also used for attainment of hybrids - gaited mules (three-stepped) - from crossings with mares. The Pêga donkey transmits to his hybrids some notable and singular characteristics. Pêga Mules are generally agile, docile and resistant, being of great utility in load transport, traction, deals with cattle, strolls, raids by horseback, competitions in various riding techniques and longevity. They are comfortable and smooth, in summary a refined animal. The Pêga breed is a NATIONAL PREFERENCE!
At Noca Farm we have one of the largest breedings of Pêga Donkeys in Brazil, with over 150 donkeys. Half a century of selection looking to breed animals with exceptional riding skills. Because we are interested in achieving the best riding mules we use Mangalarga Marchador mares.
Mangalarga Marchador is a Brazilian breed descending from the Andalusian stallions of Portugal and Barb mares. We chose to work with them for several reasons, like their carriage, beauty and intelligence, good disposition and because they are considered to be easily trained for almost any discipline. But the main reason we chose this breed was their smooth and stable walk, canter and gallop as well as two natural ambling gaits: the diagonal batida and the lateral picada. They are valued for their endurance, versatility as stock horses, trail and pleasure riding animals. We breed the Mangalarga Marchador exclusively to create mules.
We are present every year at the ÊNAPEGA (the national donkey competition) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, which takes place in June. We welcome all of you to come and see our animals!
To see our animals go to:
Nubian Goats
The shipping companies, in the nineteenth century, realized that there were buyers for goats in England! Usually ships took goats in India, or the Chitral region, or also in Nubia, Egypt, Syria and Assyria. All had certain common features: long drooping ears, short hair and a convex profile. The kind preferred by buyers was the Nubian goat, the Zaraibi variety of Egypt. There was no goat actually native to England; all existing types were the same as those found in northwestern Europe, usually short ears, rough coat and low milk production. The Nubian was bred with the alpine races from Europe, or the few "native" (European degenerate) that were also found. The English Anglo-Nubian seems to have been formed from goats in Egypt, Nubia, France, Syria, India, etc..!
Of all the goat breeds, that produce both milk and meat, the Anglo-Nubian was the one that was most proliferated throughout the world. For all that, the race is the most suited to the Brazilian tropical weather and soil.
It seems that the first herd of Anglo-Nubian in Brazil were brought here in 1929. They are supposed to have been introduced in 1932 in Bahia (our region), they were animals from Britain and the United States. In Brazil the Anglo-Nubians are generally bred for both aptitudes - meat and milk- but at Noca farm we prefer to breed them specifically for their milk aptitude.
To see our goats go to:
Mambrina Goats
The Mambrina goat breed is originally from Syria. The animals are tall, burly and make good dairy Does. They have long ears, and a varieties of coats. There is no appropriate description of the Mambrina breed because no one sought to standardize according to their land of origin. It is assumed that the Mambrina in Brazil is a variation of the original standard, mainly because the goats lived abandoned in the harsh lands of Bahia for many decades. But none the less the Mambrina breed became one of the greatest goat assets of Bahia. Currently, there are farmers looking after the preservation of this breed as an ecotype of the Northeast of Brazil, and we are one of them. The Mambrina is a great asset for Bahia, after all, it ensures large carcasses, good dairy females, they are very rustic which allows them to blend with the environment and are of easy handling. The Mambrina has everything you need in a double aptitude goat.
To see our goats:
Santa Inês Sheep
Santa Inês is a breed developed in the northeast of Brazil, resulting from crossing breeds like Bergamacia, Morada Nova, Somali and other sheep breed. The current characteristics of the breed a result of natural selection and the work of technicians and breeders. It’s origins are confirmed by their characteristics. The size and body of Santa Ines, the ears and the shape of the head shows traces the Bergamacia, the coat and hair corresponds to the Morada Nova breed. The participation of the Somalian in the creation of this breed is evidenced by the presentation of some fat around the tail when the animal is too fat.
To see our sheep go to:
Cattle
We breed three-cross industrial cattle mainly Zebu with European (Nellore X Simmental X Guzerá), and we also have a small selection of dairy cattle Guzera. The main reason to make this crossing between breeds is to increase profitability by increasing productivity. No race is perfect. Each has its strengths and weaknesses.
To see our cattle go to:
Contact Information
Contact Noca Farm at: fazendasnoca@uol.com.br
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