Country guidesLivestock Farming in the UAE: Camels, Goats, Sheep and Practical Tips
Livestock farming in the UAE centres on camels, goats and sheep raised in heat on imported feed. A practical guide to breeds, feed, seasons and records.
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Run your UAE farm and camels from anywhere
Throf helps farm (ezba) owners in the UAE manage camels, goats and sheep with clear records instead of relying on the worker's word alone. Follow every animal's mating and vaccinations, assign tasks to your team and see the farm's expenses and profit on your phone.
Camels hold a special place in the UAE, whether for racing, beauty contests such as the Al Dhafra festival, or milk production. Alongside them, many family farms keep local goats and Naimi and other sheep, often owned by Emiratis who run them next to a full-time job.
Summers are extremely hot and grazing is limited, so farms depend on purchased feed, water, shade and cooling. Day-to-day work is usually done by hired workers while the owner follows from a distance.
What breeders face
- Managing the farm remotelyThe owner is usually in the city or at work and depends on what the worker reports about feeding, watering and births.
- Summer heat stressExtreme heat means water, weights and sick animals need closer follow-up during the hottest months.
- Feed and water costsPurchased feed is the biggest expense, and without figures it is hard to know whether the farm makes or loses money.
- Tracking camel lineageKnowing each calf's dam and sire matters for a camel's value, and it is easily lost if not recorded at birth.
How Throf helps
- Daily tasks and permissionsGive each worker his own permissions and tasks, and follow the daily work sheet and reports without visiting every day.
- Health, weight and water recordsLog weights, meals, water, treatments and isolation, with vaccination reminders based on your vet's schedule.
- Expenses and net profitEnter feed, labour and vet expenses plus sales, and Throf calculates cost per head and the farm's net profit.
- Dam and sire for every birthLink every camel calf, kid and lamb to its dam and sire from day one, with photo and breed in its record.
Seasons that matter
Eid al-Adha and Ramadan are the peak seasons for sheep and goats, while camel activity peaks in winter with racing and beauty festivals such as Al Dhafra.
We serve breeders in
- Abu Dhabi
- Al Ain
- Al Dhafra
- Dubai
- Sharjah
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Fujairah
- Umm Al Quwain
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FAQ
Is there a farm management app for UAE livestock owners?
Yes. Throf works in the UAE on iOS, Android and the web at app.throf.com, covering camels, goats, sheep, workers and expenses.
How much does Throf cost in the UAE?
There is 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 check on my farm worker from my phone?
Yes. Add workers with specific permissions, assign tasks and follow the daily work sheet and reports from anywhere.
Does Throf work for dairy and show camels?
Yes. Throf records camels with lineage, photos, weights, milk records, mating and calving, which is the data dairy and show camel owners need.
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