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Yemeni Sheep & Rams Encyclopedia

A commercial and informative reference by Regional Livestock Bridge covering Yemeni breed names, traits, weights and distribution areas.

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Leading Yemeni sheep breeds and their names

الغنم اليمني الأبيض (التهامية) - Yemeni White (Tihami) Sheep

Yemeni White (Tihami) Sheep

Sources: Tihama, Hajjah, Taiz, Lahj and Abyan

A premium white Yemeni hair sheep with no horns and short ears, combining elegant appearance with excellent meat quality. Our customers describe it as close to Saudi Harri in appearance, tenderness and familiar taste, while retaining the distinctive authentic Tihami flavor; it is therefore among the most requested Yemeni rams in Gulf markets.

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Color: White body and face
Coat & build: Polled; small straight-profile head; short ears; short hair; short fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 40 kg
Distribution: Tihama, Hajjah, Taiz, Lahj and Abyan
الغنم التعزي الأحمر (الجنادي) - Taizi Red (Al-Janadi) Sheep

Taizi Red (Al-Janadi) Sheep

Sources: Taiz, Al-Jand, Hajjah, Lahj and Ibb

A medium-sized red sheep known for its distinctive color and good meat quality, suitable for fattening and direct slaughter.

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Color: Red body and face in varying shades
Coat & build: Polled; small convex head; short ears; short hair; medium fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 36 kg
Distribution: Taiz, Al-Jand, Hajjah, Lahj and Ibb
الغنم الذماري - Dhamari Sheep

Dhamari Sheep

Sources: Dhamar, Taiz, Hajjah and Al-Bayda

One of the largest Yemeni sheep types and highly responsive to fattening, with a deep strong body and locally preferred meat.

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Color: Usually white body and face
Coat & build: Polled; medium convex head; long drooping ears; fine wool; thick fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 45 kg
Distribution: Dhamar, Taiz, Hajjah and Al-Bayda
الغنم الأحوري - Ahwari Sheep

Ahwari Sheep

Sources: Lahj, Ahwar and southern coastal areas

A medium-to-large white sheep with fine wool and a body suited to breeding, fattening and direct slaughter.

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Color: White body and face
Coat & build: Polled; medium head; medium ears; fine wool; thick fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 40 kg
Distribution: Lahj, Ahwar and southern coastal areas
الغنم المأربي (المعروف محلياً بالنجدي) - Marebi Sheep (Locally Called Najdi)

Marebi Sheep (Locally Called Najdi)

Sources: Marib, Amran, Sana’a and Al-Jawf

A large black-and-white Yemeni sheep with strong conformation, suited to commercial fattening and heavier-weight orders.

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Color: Black and white body and face
Coat & build: Polled; large convex head; long drooping ears; fine wool; thick fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 60 kg
Distribution: Marib, Amran, Sana’a and Al-Jawf
الغنم البوني (الأسود والأبيض) - Boni Sheep (Black and White)

Boni Sheep (Black and White)

Sources: Dhamar, Ibb, Taiz and central Yemen

A wool sheep found in white, black or dark grey, adapted to highlands and suitable for breeding and medium-weight fattening.

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Color: White, black or dark grey
Coat & build: Polled; large convex head; short ears; coarse wool; thick fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 40 kg
Distribution: Dhamar, Ibb, Taiz and central Yemen
الغنم الجوفي (الجهمي) - Jawfi (Jahmi) Sheep

Jawfi (Jahmi) Sheep

Sources: Dhamar, Amran and Sana’a

A white wool sheep with compact body and thick fat tail, suited to highland breeding, fattening and direct slaughter.

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Color: White body and face
Coat & build: Polled; medium straight head; upright ears; coarse wool; thick fat tail
Weight: Large size can reach about 45 kg
Distribution: Dhamar, Amran and Sana’a
الغنم السقطري - Socotra Sheep

Socotra Sheep

Sources: Socotra Island and Hadibu

A distinctive black island sheep with horns, a thin tail and good mobility, suitable for local breeding and specialized requests.

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Color: Black body and face
Coat & build: Horned; medium straight head; short ears; coarse wool; medium thin non-fat tail
Weight: Weight is confirmed by age, feeding and condition when requested
Distribution: Socotra Island and Hadibu