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.
Niger
Your herd in Niger, from Maradi to Agadez
Throf helps breeders in Niger record every goat, sheep and camel and follow mating, births, vaccinations and fattening on their phone. Know the cost of each head before Tabaski or before selling to Nigeria.
Niger is a major livestock country. The Red Sokoto or Maradi goat is known for its skin and productivity, Uda, Balami and Ara-Ara sheep are in demand, and camels are numerous in the north. The Cure Salée at Ingall gathers nomadic herders every year.
Mobile pastoralism dominates the Sahelian and Saharan zones, while mixed farming and fattening are growing in the south. A large share of animals is sold to neighbouring Nigeria.
What breeders face
- Heat and dry seasonIntense heat and a long dry season strain water, pasture and animal weights.
- Mobile herdsMovement makes births, losses and numbers hard to follow.
- Tracking prolific goatsMaradi goats often have twins, and without records the best dams go unnoticed.
- Fattening marginsWithout counting feed and care, you cannot tell whether fattening paid off.
How Throf helps
- Water, feed and weightsLog water, meals, feed stock and weights to follow the herd in the dry season.
- Groups and countsSplit the herd into groups and follow numbers, births and losses wherever they are.
- History for every damRecord twins, triplets and miscarriages for each doe and ewe and keep the most productive.
- Cost per head and profitThrof calculates cost per head and net profit from your expenses and sales.
Seasons that matter
Tabaski is the main peak of ram demand in Niger and neighbouring Nigeria, demand also rises in Ramadan, and the rainy season decides pasture condition.
We serve breeders in
- Niamey
- Maradi
- Zinder
- Tahoua
- Agadez
- Dosso
- Tillabéri
- Diffa
Useful guides
Country guides
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.
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.
FAQ
Is Throf available in Niger?
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 Niger?
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.
How long is a goat pregnancy?
About 150 days, between 145 and 155; Throf flags the close-to-birth stage from the recorded mating date.
Does Throf handle camels too?
Yes. Record camels, sheep and goats in the same account, with separate groups.
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