Yemeni White (Tihami) Sheep

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.

Regional Livestock Bridge Breed Encyclopedia

A premium medium-sized white Yemeni hair sheep with no horns, short ears, a small fat tail and an elegant build suited to Gulf market preferences. It handles Tihama heat and humidity efficiently and is known for tender, flavorful meat. Our customers describe it as close to Saudi Harri in appearance and tenderness, while retaining a distinctive authentic Tihami flavor that makes it one of the most requested Yemeni rams for fattening and direct slaughter.

WeightLarge size can reach about 40 kg

SourcesTihama, Hajjah, Taiz, Lahj and Abyan

Morphological traits

ColorWhite body and face

Coat and buildPolled; small straight-profile head; short ears; short hair; short fat tail

WeightLarge size can reach about 40 kg

DistributionTihama, Hajjah, Taiz, Lahj and Abyan

Weights and growth stages

At birth

Males 2.4 kg; females 2 kg

At weaning

Males 8–9 kg; females 7–8 kg

Large size

Large size can reach about 40 kg

Age and reproduction

Sexual maturity from 6 to 8 months
Females are commonly bred at 12–15 months
First birth at 13–24 months
Birth rate 79%; twinning 25%; interval between births 8–12 months

Commercial value

Suitable for breeding, fattening and direct slaughter, with steady demand from our Gulf clients due to its elegant white appearance, tender meat and distinctive Tihami flavor.

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Common questions

How much can the large size weigh?

Large size can reach about 40 kg, depending on feeding and condition.

What are the main source regions?

Tihama, Hajjah, Taiz, Lahj and Abyan.

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