BreedingFlushing Ewes Before Mating: Timing, Ration and Real Results
Flushing ewes before mating raises ovulation and twinning when done at the right time. Learn the timing, the ration and which ewes respond, to get more lambs.
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The breeder's guide: practical articles from the Throf team
Vaccination, breeding, cost per head, electronic tagging and Eid preparation — written for breeders in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
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Cost & profitFarm Income and Expense Records: A Simple System for Breeders
Farm income and expense records made simple: what to record, which categories to use and how to read a monthly report, so you know if your herd pays.
Cost & profitThe Real Cost of Livestock Mortality and How to Reduce It
Livestock mortality costs more than the dead animal. Calculate the real cost of losses, track mortality rate by group, and cut deaths where it pays most.
BreedingBreeding Season: A Practical Plan from Ram In to Lambing
When should the ram go in? How many ewes per ram? How do you track pregnant and overdue females and calculate conception and twinning rates? A complete season plan for sheep and goats.
Cost & profitHow to Price Livestock for Sale Without Leaving Money Behind
How to price livestock for sale: start from cost per head, check the market, adjust for weight, quality and season, and set a floor to never sell at a loss.
Cost & profitGoat Farming Business Plan in Africa: A Step-by-Step Template
A goat farming business plan for Africa: market, breed, herd projection, costs and risks. Use this template to plan well before you buy a single goat.
TechnologyRFID Ear Tags for Sheep: Are They Worth It, and How Do You Start?
What is the difference between manual tags and RFID? How does a Bluetooth reader work with your phone? And when does electronic tagging actually pay for itself?
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.
Nutrition & feedFeeding Pregnant and Lactating Ewes: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
Feeding pregnant and lactating ewes by stage, from early pregnancy to peak milk. Learn what changes and when, so you get stronger lambs and fewer losses.
BreedsLadoum Sheep of Senegal: Traits, Care and Market Value
Ladoum sheep of Senegal: origin, traits, why prices run so high, how to house and feed them, and how pedigree records protect value and prevent inbreeding.
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.
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