TechnologyBest Sheep Farm Management App in Saudi Arabia: 2026 Checklist
How to choose the best sheep farm management app in Saudi Arabia: a 12-point checklist with the questions to ask, from Arabic screens and RFID to cost per head.
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Sheep and goat farming in Saudi Arabia: breeder guides
Saudi Arabia is one of the largest sheep markets in the region, with demand peaking in Ramadan and at Eid al-Adha, and with tagging and selling-by-weight rules breeders must follow.
These guides are written for Saudi breeders: breeds, prices, rules and daily management.
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Country guidesGoat Farming in Saudi Arabia: Breeds, Housing, Feed and Sales
Goat farming in Saudi Arabia step by step: Ardi or Shami, heat-proof housing, alfalfa and Rhodes hay, kidding, health and selling, for a steady goat business.
Seasons & sellingLambing Plan for Ramadan and Eid: When to Put the Rams In
Plan lambing for Ramadan and Eid al-Adha by working back from the season to birth and mating dates, with an approximate 1448-1449 table and spread lambings.
Nutrition & feedNajdi Sheep Fattening: Lamb Selection, Ration and Weighing
How to fatten Najdi lambs in Saudi Arabia: lamb choice, reception, a staged ration, fortnightly weighing and health, so you sell by weight at the right time.
Nutrition & feedBest Sheep Feed in Saudi Arabia: Barley, Alfalfa, Rhodes, Pellets
Sheep feeds in Saudi Arabia compared: barley, alfalfa, Rhodes hay, bran, pellets, maize and date by-products, with roles and risks to build a better ration.
Farm managementSheep Pen Design for Saudi Heat: Space, Shade and Layout
Sheep pen design for Saudi heat: shade orientation, airflow, space per head, feeder length, water, separate pens and a scale race to cut stress and waste.
Seasons & sellingSheep Prices in Saudi Arabia: What Moves Them Through the Year
Sheep prices in Saudi Arabia move with Ramadan, Hajj, rains, feed costs, breed and weight. Learn the drivers and track price per kg against cost per head.
Cost & profitSheep Farm Feasibility Study in Saudi Arabia: Build Your Own
Build a sheep farm feasibility study for Saudi Arabia: capital, running costs, revenue, break-even and sensitivity, with an example to fill with your quotes.
Farm managementSmall Livestock Breeders Support in Saudi Arabia: How to Prepare
Small livestock breeders support in Saudi Arabia via Reef and the Naama platform: what is known, and how to get your herd count, tags and records ready.
TechnologyThrof for sheep and goat farms: from notebook to numbers
How a sheep management app changes your day: before and after Throf on the morning round, vaccination day, lambing season, selling and month-end accounts.
TechnologyHow Throf raises farm profit: cost per head and net profit
How a herd management app tracks cost per head and net profit: expenses, sales, feed and weights roll up in Throf, with an illustrative fattening-batch example.
TechnologyThrof smart farm system: app, RFID ear tags and smart scale
The Throf smart farm system: RFID ear tags, a Bluetooth reader that fills the tag number and a smart livestock scale that saves each weight to the file.
TechnologyWhy Throf? 12 reasons Saudi livestock breeders choose it first
Why Throf is the herd management app built for Saudi breeders: a file per head, vaccination reminders, cost per head, RFID and smart scale, data kept in KSA.
Country guidesLivestock Identification Rules in the GCC: KSA, UAE, Oman, Qatar
Livestock tagging and registration across the GCC: camel chips and Naama in Saudi Arabia, TAMM in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman's camel programme and Qatar.
Farm managementLivestock Tagging Request on Naama (Saudi Arabia): Steps 2026
How to request livestock tagging on Saudi Arabia's Naama platform: Nafath login, breeder record, herd count and location, with general steps and prep tips.
Seasons & sellingSelling Livestock by Weight in Saudi Arabia (1447 AH): Rules
Since 1 Muharram 1447 AH, Saudi slaughter livestock is sold by weight on approved scales with an invoice. The rules, and how to prepare your herd's weights.
BreedsSheep Weight by Age and Breed: Naimi, Harri and Najdi Guide
How much do Naimi, Harri and Najdi sheep weigh by age? Approximate tables from birth to adult, carcass weight, Eid and Aqiqah tips, and why the scale decides.
Nutrition & feedBarley and Alfalfa Ration for Sheep: Gulf Feeding Examples
Build a barley and alfalfa ration for sheep in the Gulf: illustrative amounts per group, safe grain transitions and common mistakes for a productive flock.
Health & vaccinationHeat Stress in Sheep, Goats and Camels: A Hot-Climate Guide
How to spot heat stress in sheep, goats and camels, what to do in an emergency and how shade, water and feeding times protect your herd all summer.
Cost & profitHow to Start a Sheep Farm in Saudi Arabia: A Practical Plan
Start a sheep farm in Saudi Arabia step by step: choose your model, breeds, barn, feed and budget, and plan for Eid demand so your first year is profitable.
BreedsGulf Goat Breeds: Ardi vs Shami (Damascus) Compared
Gulf goat breeds compared: Ardi and Shami (Damascus) plus other local goats by milk, meat, hardiness and value, to choose the right goat for your farm.
BreedsSaudi Sheep Breeds: Naimi, Najdi and Harri Compared
Saudi sheep breeds compared: Naimi, Najdi and Harri by appearance, size, hardiness and market demand, so you can match the right breed to your farm and goals.
BreedsSudanese Desert Sheep: Hamari and Kabashi Breed Guide for Farmers
Sudanese desert sheep explained: Hamari and Kabashi traits, pastoral life, export to Saudi Arabia and care after import, so you buy and manage them well.
Country guidesSheep Farming in Saudi Arabia: Climate, Breeds, Feed and Seasons
Sheep farming in Saudi Arabia relies on hardy local breeds, imported feed and strong selling seasons. A practical guide to climate, feed, health and sales.
CamelsThrof for camel herds: chip, pregnancy, milk and sales in one app
Throf, the camel management app: the microchip number in each camel's file, the 12 to 13 month pregnancy, calving, milk, vaccinations and sales.
CamelsCamel Microchip in Saudi Arabia: Naama, Camel Passport, Ownership
Camel microchipping is mandatory in Saudi Arabia: a chip in the left side of the neck, 15 digits. Penalties, the Camel Passport, readers and records explained.
CamelsCamel Breeds: Majaheem vs Maghateer for Milk and Value
Gulf camel breeds explained: Majaheem, Maghateer, Sufr, Humr and racing camels, how they differ in milk and show value, and why pedigree records matter.
CamelsCamel Milk Farm Guide: Starting and Running a Camel Dairy
Camel milk farm guide: choosing she-camels, milking with the calf, hygiene, cooling, feeding, health and the records that keep a camel dairy profitable.
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