Country guidesLivestock in Somalia and Ethiopia: Camels, Sheep, Goats, Trade
Livestock in Somalia and Ethiopia: camels, sheep and goats, Gu and Deyr rains, export and holiday demand, and records that protect herd value.
Ethiopia
Organise your Ethiopian sheep, goats and camels
Throf helps livestock keepers in Ethiopia record every sheep, goat and camel and follow breeding, births, vaccinations and fattening on their phone. Know your cost per head before selling at the market or to an exporter.
Ethiopia has one of Africa's largest livestock populations. Highland sheep such as Menz and Horro, lowland breeds such as Afar and Blackhead Somali, and goats such as Arsi-Bale and Afar are found across the country, while camels are central in the Afar and Somali regions.
Highland mixed crop-livestock farming sits alongside pastoralism in the lowlands, and sheep and goat fattening for local holidays and for export to the Gulf is a growing business.
What breeders face
- Drought in the lowlandsFailed rains in pastoral areas hit pasture, water and herd condition.
- Fattening marginsFatteners often buy, feed and sell without knowing their real cost per head.
- Holiday timingAnimals must be ready at the right weight for major holidays, which needs planning months ahead.
- Disease controlPPR, sheep pox and parasites require following vet-guided vaccination and treatment.
How Throf helps
- Water, feed and weightsLog water, meals and weights to follow herd condition through dry periods.
- Cost per head and profitRecord purchases, feed, care and sales, and Throf calculates cost per head and net profit.
- Fattening stage follow-upPut animals in the fattening stage, weigh regularly and see which are ready for the holiday market.
- Health recordsTrack vaccinations, treatments, illnesses and isolation, with reminders based on your vet's plan.
Seasons that matter
Demand for sheep and goats peaks before Ethiopian holidays such as Fasika (Easter), Enkutatash (New Year), Meskel and Christmas, and before Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr, with export demand rising ahead of Hajj.
We serve breeders in
- Oromia
- Amhara
- Afar
- Somali Region
- Tigray
- Addis Ababa
- Dire Dawa
- Southern Ethiopia
Useful guides
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Camel milk farm guide: choosing she-camels, milking with the calf, hygiene, cooling, feeding, health and the records that keep a camel dairy profitable.
Seasons & sellingDrought and Dry Season Herd Management: Protect Your Core Herd
Drought herd management means acting early: sell before prices fall, protect breeding females, secure water and feed. A practical plan to save your herd.
FAQ
Is Throf available in Ethiopia?
Yes. Download Throf from Google Play or the App Store, or use the web app at app.throf.com.
How much does Throf cost in Ethiopia?
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.
Can Throf help with sheep fattening?
Yes. Follow the fattening stage, weights, rations and expenses, and see cost per head and net profit when you sell.
Can I record camels in Throf?
Yes. Record camels alongside sheep and goats, with mating, the long pregnancy of about 390 days, calving and milk.
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