Saudi Arabia end-market requirements and the implications for Somaliland livestock exports. ILRI Research Report 40.

Authors: Mugunieri G.L., Mtimet N., Enock K., Costagli R. and Gulaid I

Date: 2016

"This research paper focuses on how animals (being the primary source of livelihood) in Somaliland are graded and priced within markets in importing countries. It focuses on evaluating livestock requirements in terms of age, conformation and body condition of animals in commercial grades, the pricing and use of these grades in order to provide feedback to livestock producers and traders in Somaliland, and the integration of these requirements into husbandry practices. "