Small Ruminant Livestock Population in Turkey Exceeds 60 Million

September 19, 2026 · AA Tarım & Ekonomi

According to TurkStat data, Turkey's small ruminant population has reached 60.815 million. Sector representatives highlight a recovery trend over the last five years and the importance of sustainable policies.

According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkey's small ruminant livestock population has reached 60.815 million heads. Saldırıcıer, a Representative of TÜDKİYEB, evaluated the announced data over the last five-year period, stating:

Stating that biological and seasonal production cycles should be taken into account when interpreting June data, Saldırıcıer noted that lamb and kid births affect herd mobility and the net picture will be seen at the end of the year. Drawing attention to policies, TÜDKİYEB Representative Saldırıcıer continued his words as follows:

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