The second batch of goats arrives at Al Wusta Livestock Farm

Dr Ahmed Hamdan Abdulghani, the veterinary supervisor at Al Wusta Livestock Farm, revealed that the farm is continuing to expand its livestock herd as part of a phased plan to reach 20,000 goats. This expansion follows the arrival of a new batch of 2,075 goats, comprising 150 males and 1,925 females, bringing the total herd to over 2,500 head of the highly efficient "Cypriot Shami" breed, known for its high meat and milk production and its adaptation to the UAE environment.

Increasing organic meat production

Speaking exclusively to Sharjah 24, Dr Abdulghani emphasised that the farm relies on scientific research to improve breeds and crossbreed them with local breeds to increase production. He added that the farm is developing its goat breeding system under the supervision of specialists, aiming to increase the production of organic meat, and to boost the production of organic goat milk free from hormones and antibiotics using the latest technologies.

Increasing local goats’ productivity

The veterinary supervisor at Al Wusta Livestock Farm pointed out that the project also focuses on improving the productivity of local goats through crossbreeding with breeds that have high productive traits, and selecting the productive breed through successive generations to ensure the stability of morphological and productive traits. He noted that the farm includes a centre for research and genetic improvement, a milking parlour that relies on modern technologies, in addition to specialized barns and warehouses for concentrated and dry feed, which supports the sustainability and quality of production.