
DEVELOPED IN EGYPT SINCE 1989
Al-Adely Sheep Breed
A family-developed Egyptian sheep breed shaped by continuous selection, field experience, and a long-term vision for productive flocks.
The Story Behind the Breed
The Al-Adely Sheep Breed began as a long-term breeding and selection program led by Eng. Adel Abdelkader Said. The breed was named after him, reflecting the family’s commitment to developing a productive Egyptian sheep line adapted to local conditions.
Eng. Kareem Adel Said continues this journey alongside his father, combining nearly four decades of practical observation with modern production knowledge, veterinary cooperation, and international experience.
Productive Characteristics
- Fast growth and strong weight development.
- High fertility, a high twinning rate, and early maturity.
- Strong maternal ability and good care of newborn lambs.
- Semen evaluation of our rams as part of monitoring reproductive performance.
- Good milk yield supporting lamb growth and dairy production.
- Efficient feed utilization and adaptability to Egyptian climatic conditions.
- Tender, distinctive red meat with low fat and no undesirable odour.
What We Provide
- Selected breeding rams
Al-Adely rams selected to improve flock performance and productive traits. - Selected ewes and yearlings
Selected Al-Adely ewes and yearling females to establish breeding flocks and improve productivity. - Lambs for breeding and fattening
Healthy lambs selected for breeding or fattening, according to your farm’s needs. - Market-ready lambs
Fattened lambs raised for high-quality sheep meat. - Fresh sheep milk
Fresh milk from our flock, available by advance reservation subject to supply. - Lambino® dairy products and technical support
Sheep-milk dairy products from Lambino®, with practical guidance for sheep farmers.
Our objective is not simply to sell animals. We help farmers choose animals according to the purpose of the project and support better breeding, feeding, health management, and long-term flock performance.
THE STORY BEHIND THE SCIENCE
An Egyptian Breed Shaped by Generations of Selection
Al-Adely sheep did not emerge from a single cross. Eng. Adel Said began with carefully selected sheep from Egypt, then continued selection across successive generations to strengthen and stabilize the desired productive traits.
This long breeding journey produced two documented selected lines: HORS, selected for a high ovulation rate, and HMYS, selected for high milk yield.

WHAT THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH FOUND
In 2012, researchers from the Genetics and Animal Production departments at Ain Shams University examined the molecular genetic fingerprints of the two selected Al-Adely lines. The two lines clustered together, supporting the effect of the multi-generation selection program developed from sheep selected in Egypt.
Kayali, Rashed & Anous (2012), Egyptian Journal of Genetics and Cytology, 41: 297-310. The breed development was also described in Elshazly & Youngs (2019), Egyptian Journal of Sheep & Goat Sciences, 14(1): 39-52.
Al-Adely Sheep in the Field




AL-ADELY PERFORMANCE
Growth, Feed Efficiency & Early Maturity
A clear visual summary of performance recorded under Al-Ahlam farm conditions.
1. Fast growth path
A strong birth weight, rapid pre-weaning development, then sustained monthly gain through the fattening stage.
2. Feed conversion
for each 1 kg live-weight gain
3. Early sexual maturity
Earlier maturity helps shorten the generation interval and supports faster flock development.
Figures reflect farm records and practical observations under Al-Ahlam management conditions. The qualitative comparison is illustrative and not a published controlled breed trial.
SUCCESS PARTNERS & RECOGNITION
Built on Trust, Proven in the Field
Across the years, Al-Adely Sheep has supplied investors and farm owners with productive animals selected for growth, fertility, maternal ability and local adaptation. These relationships are part of our breeding journey and long-term development.
Recognition at Livestock Pro Expo 2025
Al-Adely Farms was recognised for its role in supporting and developing livestock production and food security in Egypt. The recognition reflects decades of selection, field work and cooperation with breeders, veterinarians and agricultural investors.
Inside the Al-Adely Flock
The Full Al-Gadaan TV Visit

The complete visit of Al-Gadaan program, broadcast on Al-Qahera Wal Nas, presenting the Al-Adely Sheep Breed, the farm, and the experience behind its development.
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