Country guidesSheep and Goat Farming in Senegal: Breeds, Tabaski and Costs
Sheep and goat farming in Senegal: Ladoum, Touabire and Peul-Peul breeds, Tabaski demand, feed costs and the records that help you sell at a profit.
Senegal
Your Senegal sheep pen, ready for Tabaski
Throf helps Senegalese breeders, from Ladoum pens in Dakar to herds in the Ferlo, record every sheep and goat. Follow pedigree, mating, lambing and vaccinations, and know the cost of each ram before Tabaski.
Sheep hold a unique place in Senegal. The Ladoum, bred for size and looks, is a true passion with its own shows, while Touabire, Peul-Peul and Djallonké sheep supply most household and Tabaski rams. Sahel goats are kept across the country.
Fulani pastoralism in the Ferlo and the river valley sits alongside a very active urban and peri-urban sheep sector around Dakar and Thiès. Tabaski concentrates a large share of the year's sales and also draws sheep from neighbouring countries.
What breeders face
- Ladoum pedigreeA Ladoum's value depends on its lineage, and a poorly recorded sire or dam costs money.
- Fattening costsFeed, bran, forage and care are expensive in town, and many breeders do not know their real margin.
- Getting ready for TabaskiMating and fattening must be planned months ahead to have rams ready on the right date.
- Herd healthDiseases such as PPR require following the vaccination calendar set by veterinary services.
How Throf helps
- Dam and sire for every lambLink each lamb to its dam and sire, with breed, photo and weight, to follow bloodlines and limit inbreeding.
- Cost per head and net profitLog feed, care, labour and sales and Throf calculates cost per head and net profit.
- Mating, pregnancy and fatteningFollow mating, pregnancy, lambing, weaning and fattening to be ready for Tabaski.
- Vaccinations and remindersRecord vaccinations, treatments and isolation, with reminders based on your vet's calendar.
Seasons that matter
Tabaski is by far Senegal's biggest season for sheep sales, followed by Ramadan, Korité, and naming ceremonies and weddings throughout the year.
We serve breeders in
- Dakar
- Thiès
- Louga
- Saint-Louis
- Matam
- Kaolack
- Tambacounda
- Linguère
Useful guides
Country guides
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.
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 there an app to manage a sheep pen in Senegal?
Yes. Throf is available in Senegal on Android, iOS and the web at app.throf.com to track sheep, goats, vaccinations and expenses.
How much does Throf cost in Senegal?
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 I track Ladoum pedigree?
Yes. Each record keeps the animal's dam, sire, breed and photo, so you can follow bloodlines.
How do I calculate the cost of a Tabaski ram?
Log feed, care and labour in Throf and it calculates cost per head and profit after the sale.
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