Country guidesSheep and Goat Farming in Egypt: Breeds, Seasons and Tips
Sheep and goat farming in Egypt: Barki, Rahmani and Ossimi sheep, Zaraibi goats, berseem and summer feed gaps, Eid demand and records that protect profit.
Egypt
Accurate records for sheep and goat farms in Egypt
Throf helps sheep and goat farmers in Egypt, from Delta smallholders to commercial fattening farms, record every animal and follow mating, lambing and vaccinations. See the real fattening cost of each head before you sell for Eid.
Egypt has well-known local sheep breeds such as Barki on the north-west coast and Matrouh, and Rahmani and Ossimi in the Delta and the Nile Valley, along with Baladi goats, the Zaraibi dairy goat and Barki goats in the Western Desert.
Most keepers are smallholders with a few animals alongside crops, while commercial fattening farms rely on concentrates, hay and berseem clover. Camels also have a long market tradition, for example at the Birqash camel market.
What breeders face
- Rising feed pricesConcentrates and hay push up fattening costs, and the margin is hard to know without figures per head.
- Small, scattered holdingsMany farmers keep a few animals in more than one place, and records usually live in memory.
- Epidemic diseasesDiseases such as foot-and-mouth and PPR require following the official veterinary vaccination programme.
- Getting Eid lambs readyChoosing the lambs that will reach the right weight before Eid al-Adha needs regular weighing.
How Throf helps
- Fattening cost per headLog feed, vet, labour and sales and Throf calculates cost per head and net profit automatically.
- Groups by locationSplit the flock into groups or pens and see each group's numbers and status on your phone.
- Vaccination and treatment recordsRecord vaccinations, treatments, inspections and isolation, with reminders based on your vet's schedule.
- Weight trackingWeigh lambs regularly to know which ones will be ready for sale well before Eid.
Seasons that matter
Eid al-Adha is Egypt's biggest season for sheep and goat sales, with demand also rising in Ramadan and other feasts, so many farmers start fattening several months before Eid.
We serve breeders in
- Sharqia
- Beheira
- Dakahlia
- Minya
- Assiut
- Sohag
- Matrouh
- Giza
Useful guides
Country guides
Nutrition & feed90-Day Lamb Fattening Plan: Phases, Rations and Weighing
A practical 90-day lamb fattening plan: adaptation, growth and finishing phases, illustrative rations, health checks and weighings to sell at the right time.
Farm managementDairy Goat Milk Records: How to Track Yield per Goat
How to keep dairy goat milk records: what to note at each milking, how often to measure, and how to use yields to cull, pick replacements and spot mastitis.
FAQ
Is there a sheep farm management app in Egypt?
Yes. Throf is available in Egypt on Android, iOS and the web at app.throf.com to record your flock, vaccinations, expenses and cost per head.
How much does Throf cost in Egypt?
Throf has a free plan for small herds. Paid plans are priced in Saudi riyals and shown in the app and on the pricing page, and THROF15 gives 15% off.
Does Throf calculate lamb fattening cost?
Yes. Once you log feed, vet and labour expenses, Throf calculates cost per head and net profit after the sale.
Does Throf work for dairy goats like Zaraibi?
Yes. Record goats, milk yields, births and drying-off for each doe to see which mothers produce the most.
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