Yemeni Goat Breeds Encyclopedia | Regional Livestock Bridge

Leading Yemeni goat breeds and their names

Sources: Yemeni mountain and rural areas

A hardy black local goat adapted to mountain and rural environments, suitable for breeding and meat production.

Color: Black body and face

Coat & build: Horned; medium head; long upright ears; short-to-medium hair; normal non-fat tail

Weight: Weight is confirmed by region, age and production system

Distribution: Yemeni mountain and rural areas

Sources: Tihama, Sana’a and Hajjah

A brown-and-white spotted coastal goat with several market names, adapted to heat and suitable for breeding and direct slaughter.

Color: Brown spotted with white

Coat & build: Horned; medium straight head; long upright ears; short hair; normal non-fat tail

Weight: Large size can reach about 16 kg

Distribution: Tihama, Sana’a and Hajjah

Sources: Hadramout and eastern regions

A medium-sized white goat with long drooping ears and balanced conformation, suitable for breeding and meat.

Color: White body and head

Coat & build: Horned; small convex head; long drooping ears; short hair; normal non-fat tail

Weight: Large size can reach about 29 kg

Distribution: Hadramout and eastern regions

Sources: Yemeni mountain shields and southwest Arabian Peninsula

A small black or reddish-brown goat with a gazelle-like face and long hair, valued for mobility, hardiness and meat.

Color: Black or reddish brown

Coat & build: Horned; small gazelle-like head; medium ears; long hair; normal non-fat tail

Weight: Large size can reach about 26 kg

Distribution: Yemeni mountain shields and southwest Arabian Peninsula

Sources: Socotra Island and its mountain areas

A small, strong and agile island goat in mixed white, black and grey colors, adapted to rugged environments.

Color: Mixed white and black, sometimes grey

Coat & build: Horned; medium head; long drooping ears; medium hair; normal non-fat tail

Weight: Large size can reach about 29 kg

Distribution: Socotra Island and its mountain areas