Country guidesPastoralism in Mali, Niger and Chad: A Practical Herder Guide
Pastoralism in Mali, Niger and Chad: transhumance, Sahel breeds, Tabaski demand and dry-season risks, plus simple records that protect your herd.
Mali
Your Malian herd, tracked head by head
Throf helps Malian breeders, from the Inner Niger Delta to the Sahel, record every sheep, goat and camel. Follow mating, births, vaccinations and fattening, and know the cost of each head before Tabaski.
Livestock is one of Mali's main sources of wealth, with sheep such as Toronké, Moorish and Fulani types, Sahel goats and camels in the north. Malian animals supply national markets and those of neighbouring countries.
Transhumance between the Inner Niger Delta, the Sahel and areas further south shapes herders' lives, next to a growing sheep fattening sector around towns for Tabaski.
What breeders face
- Transhumance and countsThe herd moves with the seasons, making births and losses hard to count.
- Long dry seasonBy the end of the dry season pasture runs short and buying feed eats into the margin.
- Fattening for TabaskiFattening takes money and time, and without figures the real profit is unknown.
- Disease and vaccinationPPR and other diseases require following the veterinary services' vaccination calendar.
How Throf helps
- Groups and exact countsSplit the herd into groups and follow numbers, births and losses on your phone.
- Feed, water and weightsLog meals, feed stock, water and weights to follow the herd through the dry season.
- Cost per head and profitExpenses and sales are calculated automatically to show whether fattening pays.
- Vaccination and isolationRecord vaccinations, treatments and isolation, with reminders based on your vet's calendar.
Seasons that matter
Tabaski is Mali's main season for ram sales, demand also rises in Ramadan, and the rainy season decides pasture and animal condition.
We serve breeders in
- Bamako
- Mopti
- Ségou
- Kayes
- Sikasso
- Koulikoro
- Gao
- Timbuktu
Useful guides
Country guides
Seasons & sellingTabaski Sheep Fattening: A 90 to 120-Day Plan for Profit
Tabaski sheep fattening depends on picking the right rams, ration and start date. A practical West African plan to sell at the right weight and keep your margin.
BreedsWest African Goat Breeds: Red Sokoto, Sahel and Dwarf Goats
A guide to West African goat breeds: Red Sokoto (Maradi), Sahel and West African Dwarf goats, their traits, regions and how to manage them for profit.
FAQ
Is Throf available in Mali?
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 Mali?
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.
Is Throf useful for sheep fattening?
Yes. Follow weights, rations and expenses for each group, and Throf calculates cost per head and net profit.
Can a herder use the app?
Yes. Add him with limited permissions to log births, treatments and tasks while you follow the reports.
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