Which livestock are raised in Albania?

In Albania, the major livestock raised by farmers include sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs. These animals play a significant role in the country's agricultural sector, which employs about half of the economically active population and contributes approximately one-fifth of Albania's gross domestic product (GDP).1

Beyond their role in farming, these animals are also integrated into the local culture and cuisine. For instance, sheep's milk is used to make oshaf, a traditional pudding, and sheep intestines are a key ingredient in kukurec, a common entree in southern Albania.2