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DEVELOPED IN EGYPT SINCE 1989<\/p>

Al-Adely Sheep Breed<\/h1>

A family-developed Egyptian sheep breed shaped by continuous selection, field experience, and a long-term vision for productive flocks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The Story Behind the Breed<\/h2>

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\u2019s commitment to developing a productive Egyptian sheep line adapted to local conditions.<\/p>

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.<\/p><\/div>

Productive Characteristics<\/h2>
  • Fast growth and strong weight development.<\/li>
  • High fertility, a high twinning rate, and early maturity.<\/li>
  • Strong maternal ability and good care of newborn lambs.<\/li>
  • Semen evaluation of our rams as part of monitoring reproductive performance.<\/li>
  • Good milk yield supporting lamb growth and dairy production.<\/li>
  • Efficient feed utilization and adaptability to Egyptian climatic conditions.<\/li>
  • Tender, distinctive red meat with low fat and no undesirable odour.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    What We Provide<\/h2>
    • Selected breeding rams<\/strong>
      Al-Adely rams selected to improve flock performance and productive traits.<\/li>
    • Selected ewes and yearlings<\/strong>
      Selected Al-Adely ewes and yearling females to establish breeding flocks and improve productivity.<\/li>
    • Lambs for breeding and fattening<\/strong>
      Healthy lambs selected for breeding or fattening, according to your farm\u2019s needs.<\/li>
    • Market-ready lambs<\/strong>
      Fattened lambs raised for high-quality sheep meat.<\/li>
    • Fresh sheep milk<\/strong>
      Fresh milk from our flock, available by advance reservation subject to supply.<\/li>
    • Lambino\u00ae dairy products and technical support<\/strong>
      Sheep-milk dairy products from Lambino\u00ae, with practical guidance for sheep farmers.<\/li><\/ul>

      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.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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      THE STORY BEHIND THE SCIENCE<\/p>

      An Egyptian Breed Shaped by Generations of Selection<\/h2>

      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.<\/p>

      This long breeding journey produced two documented selected lines: HORS<\/strong>, selected for a high ovulation rate, and HMYS<\/strong>, selected for high milk yield.<\/p><\/div>\n

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      A selected Al-Adely breeding ram \u2014 the result of more than 35 years of continuous selection and improvement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

      WHAT THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH FOUND<\/p>

      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.<\/p>

      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.<\/p><\/div>\n

      Al-Adely Sheep in the Field<\/h3>\n
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      AL-ADELY PERFORMANCE<\/p>

      Growth, Feed Efficiency & Early Maturity<\/h2>

      A clear visual summary of performance recorded under Al-Ahlam farm conditions.<\/p>

      1. Fast growth path<\/h3>
      5\u20136 kg<\/strong>
      <\/div>Birth<\/small><\/div>
      15\u201318 kg<\/strong>
      <\/div>Weaning \u2022 45 days<\/small><\/div>
      +10\u201312 kg<\/strong>
      <\/div>Every month after<\/small><\/div><\/div>

      A strong birth weight, rapid pre-weaning development, then sustained monthly gain through the fattening stage.<\/p><\/article>

      2. Feed conversion<\/h3>
      3.5<\/strong>kg feed<\/span><\/div><\/div>

      for each 1 kg live-weight gain<\/p>

      Al-Adely<\/span>Efficient<\/strong><\/div>
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      Traditional local types<\/span>Higher requirement<\/strong><\/div>
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      3. Early sexual maturity<\/h3>
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      7\u20138 months<\/strong>Al-Adely yearlings ready for mating<\/span><\/div>
      Later<\/strong>Traditional Egyptian breeds<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Earlier maturity helps shorten the generation interval and supports faster flock development.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

      Figures reflect farm records and practical observations under Al-Ahlam management conditions. The qualitative comparison is illustrative and not a published controlled breed trial.<\/p><\/div><\/section>