Repartida

Brazil's Repartida is a locally adapted goat of the Northeast, descended from Iberian and other Old World goats that became established in the semi-arid Caatinga. Its name refers to a divided or sharply contrasted coat pattern, although exact markings can vary among herds. Repartida goats are generally moderate in size, hardy, and used for meat, family milk, and breeding in low-input systems rather than for the high yields expected from specialized dairy or meat breeds.

Smallholders value Repartida goats for heat tolerance, walking ability, and the capacity to make use of thorny browse and seasonal forage. Management in their home region often focuses on protecting kids, providing water and mineral salt, and using dry-season feed reserves when the Caatinga is bare. Because many Brazilian landrace goats are endangered or have been crossbred with commercial breeds, conservation herds pay attention to regional type, reproductive fitness, and avoiding uncontrolled dilution of the remaining population.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Brown, Brown and White, Buckskin, Chamoisee, Cou Blanc, Cou Clair, Cream, Fawn, Gold, Moonspotted, Pinto, Red, Red and White, Roan, Spotted, Sundgau, Swiss Marked, Tan, White