How much is a Gobra Zebu in Senegal?
Senegal buyers pay roughly XOF410K to XOF1.5M ($685–$2,470) for a Gobra Zebu in 2026 — the exact figure turns on size, age and the time of year. Those prices are quoted per head in XOF (XOF). A small or young animal sits near the bottom of the range, a medium adult — the most commonly traded class — runs about XOF685K–XOF985K, and a large, prime Gobra Zebu reaches XOF1.0M–XOF1.5M at the top. Mature bulls run 350–500 kg and cows 250–350 kg; weight and body condition move the price more than anything else. Treat the figures as a guide and verify at your own market.
What drives Gobra Zebu prices in Senegal?
Senegal's dominant zebu, the Gobra, peaks hard at Tabaski, when demand for large, well-presented sacrificial animals overwhelms the available supply.
As a beef animal, its worth follows daily gain, final weight and how hungry the meat market is. Country-wide, the forces setting Gobra Zebu prices here are competition with imported Sahelian stock, the CFA franc's euro peg, which keeps import costs relatively stable, the overwhelming annual surge of Tabaski demand. Disease status matters too: with FMD circulating year-round, export premiums stay out of reach and local outbreaks can suspend trading for weeks. Over the past year, Senegal cattle prices have moved Stable, holding broadly steady.
Gobra Zebu prices by market in Senegal
Stock from the Dahra market and the Louga region flows to Dakar, and Tabaski is when prices top out for the year. Among the markets to know are Dahra Djoloff Market. The Gobra Zebu follows the usual pattern: lowest at the assembly markets near the herds, highest once it has been trucked to the urban demand centres. Browse the full Senegal market directory to match this breed to the right selling point, and the Senegal price overview to see how the Gobra Zebu compares with other breeds traded locally.
Best time to buy or sell a Gobra Zebu in Senegal
The single biggest swing comes with Tabaski (Eid al-Adha), the country's single biggest livestock event: in the weeks beforehand, demand for sound animals like the Gobra Zebu surges and prices can leap 30–60% above the baseline. Supply matters as much as demand: during the long dry season, when the herds trek south for pasture, animals lose condition and many owners are forced to sell, which softens prices for buyers but punishes sellers. In short: sell your Gobra Zebu when demand peaks before the festivals, and buy in the lean season when others are offloading cheap. Our Eid price-surge guide and dry-season strategy map out the calendar in detail.
Is the Gobra Zebu a good investment in Senegal?
With Senegal broadly flat, a Gobra Zebu is more a store of value than a fast appreciator, with a liquid resale market that converts it to cash on short notice. Whether it pays depends on your costs and discipline more than the breed alone. Run the numbers before you commit: the cattle-as-asset calculator pits a Gobra Zebu against the bank and gold, the breed ROI tool ranks it beside rival breeds, and the feedlot calculator tests a fattening cycle. Use the herd valuation tool to see what your Gobra Zebu are worth now, or look at the CattleBank model to earn a return on them.
Gobra Zebu in Senegal: frequently asked questions
How much is a Gobra Zebu bull in Senegal?
In 2026 a prime Gobra Zebu bull tops out near XOF1.0M–XOF1.5M ($2,470) in Senegal; weight, health and the season set where in the range it lands.
What is the most expensive Gobra Zebu in Senegal?
The dearest Gobra Zebu are large, well-finished, sound animals — and, where relevant, registered or stud stock — which can reach XOF1.5M or more, especially in the weeks before Tabaski (Eid al-Adha).
Where can I buy Gobra Zebu cattle in Senegal?
Look to markets such as Dahra Djoloff Market, and buy nearer the source for the best price. See the full Senegal market directory for trading days and locations.
Is the Gobra Zebu good for beef?
The Gobra Zebu is a beef breed. Its value rests on growth rate, finished weight and beef demand. Senegal's dominant breed.