The main livestock breeds in Saudi Arabia and the types of feed commonly used locally

Dec 04, 2025

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Major Livestock Species

 

Camels

 

Dromedary camels are Saudi Arabia's most representative livestock, traditionally used for transportation, dairy and meat production, and are a symbol of cultural heritage.

 

Modern farming focuses on dairy and meat breeds, leading to increased market demand for camel dairy products.

 

Sheep and Goats

 

Common breeds include Naimi sheep and Arabian goats, primarily used for meat and milk production.

 

Mutton consumption increases significantly during festivals and celebrations.

 

Dairy Cows

 

Mainly dairy breeds such as Holstein cattle, concentrated in large, modern ranches, supplying fresh milk and dairy products.

 

With government support, the dairy industry has a high self-sufficiency rate.

 

Poultry

 

Broiler and layer chicken farming is highly intensive, achieving basic self-sufficiency.

 

Horses

 

Arabian horses are a precious cultural heritage, mainly used for racing, exhibitions, and leisure.

 

Commonly Used Feed Types

 

Roughage

 

 Alfalfa hay: Primarily imported (e.g., from the US and Spain), a key feed for dairy cows and camels.

 

 Native forage: Such as drought-resistant plants in desert regions, suitable for grazing sheep, goats, and camels.

 

 Crop straw: Wheat and barley straw as supplementary feed.

 

Concentrates

 

 Barley: A traditional main energy feed, partially grown domestically, but largely imported.

 

 Corn: Primarily used for poultry and dairy cows, almost entirely imported.

 

 Soybean meal: A protein source, reliant on imported soybeans for processing.

 

 Compound feed: Industrially produced complete feed, used for poultry, dairy cows, and fattening sheep.

 

By-product feeds

 

Wheat bran, rice bran, and other grain processing by-products.

 

Date by-products (e.g., date pomace) as energy supplements.

 

Supplement feeds additive and premix

 

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Key Benefits of Premixed Feeds

 

Precise and Balanced Nutrition

 

Premixed feeds, through scientific formulation, ensure animals receive a complete and appropriately proportioned supply of micronutrients, avoiding deficiencies or excesses and improving feed utilization.

 

Improved Production Performance

 

Supplementing essential vitamins and minerals promotes animal growth, reproduction, egg production, and milk production, shortening the breeding cycle and increasing economic efficiency.

 

Reduced Feed Costs

 

Reduces nutrient waste and avoids proportioning errors caused by self-mixing; centralized raw material procurement lowers costs.

 

Enhanced Animal Health

 

Adding functional additives (such as antioxidants, probiotics, and enzymes) improves gut health, enhances immunity, and reduces disease incidence.

 

Convenient and Efficient Use

 

Simplifies feed preparation; farmers only need to mix premixed feed with energy feeds (such as corn) and protein feeds (such as soybean meal), saving time and labor.

 

Stable and Controllable Quality

 

Produced by professional manufacturers, premixed feeds undergo strict quality control to ensure that each batch is uniform in composition and safe and reliable.

 

Stable and Controllable Quality

 

Manufactured by professional manufacturers, premixed feeds undergo strict quality control to ensure that each batch is uniform in composition and safe and reliable.

 

Reducing the risk of drug residues

 

The rational addition of drug additives (such as antibiotic substitutes) helps to standardize drug use and reduce food safety risks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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