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.
Somalia
Every camel, goat and sheep in your Somali herd, recorded
Throf helps camel, goat and sheep breeders in Somalia record every animal and follow mating, births, milk and vaccinations from their phone. Know what your herd costs and is worth before selling to a trader or for export.
Somalia has one of the largest camel populations in the world, and camels, goats and Blackhead Somali sheep are the backbone of pastoral life. Many families depend on camel milk and animal sales as their main income.
Mobile pastoralism is the main system, following the Gu and Deyr rainy seasons. The market is tied to exports of sheep, goats and camels through ports such as Berbera and Bosaso to the Gulf, especially before Hajj and Eid al-Adha.
What breeders face
- Repeated droughtLate Gu or Deyr rains put pressure on pasture and water and raise losses if the herd is not watched closely.
- Large, mobile herdsCounting camels, goats and their young is hard when the herd moves long distances.
- Export requirementsExporters want animals with a clear age, weight and health status, and good records build buyer trust.
- Tracking milk yieldKnowing which she-camels give the most milk is lost without regular records.
How Throf helps
- Water, feed and weightsLog water, meals and weights to follow herd condition in dry months and decide early.
- Groups and accurate countsSplit the herd into groups and see each group's numbers, births and losses on your phone.
- Proof of age and healthBirth date, weight, breed and vaccinations for every head, to present animals to exporters with confidence.
- Milk records per she-camelRecord milk for each she-camel to see which animals to keep for breeding.
Seasons that matter
Hajj and Eid al-Adha are the peak of export demand for Somali sheep and goats to the Gulf, while the Gu and Deyr rains decide herd condition before sale.
We serve breeders in
- Mogadishu
- Hargeisa
- Berbera
- Bosaso
- Burao
- Galkayo
- Beledweyne
- Kismayo
Useful guides
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CamelsCamel Milk Farm Guide: Starting and Running a Camel Dairy
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 Somalia?
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 Somalia?
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 record camel milk in Throf?
Yes. Throf has milk records, so you can log each she-camel's yield alongside calving and drying-off.
How long is a camel pregnancy?
A camel pregnancy lasts about 390 days, or 12 to 13 months, and Throf reminds you of the close-to-birth stage from the recorded mating date.
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