Apparel Wool, Meat for a Feast
Mid North classer remembered for lasting impact on Merino, Dohne flocks
Respected Clare-based sheep classer Phillip Venning was doing what he loved right up until the end of his life. After taking ill, he was disappointed to have to relinquish his role as a judge for the shearing competition at Jamestown Show, but even being in hospital did not stop him from entering fleeces. In a poignant moment for his family, he passed away on show day, October 5 - the same day one of his beloved ewes' fleeces was awarded the supreme champion fleece. Phil is being remembered for his considerable impact on many commercial Merino and Dohne flocks, not just in SA but also Vic and NSW, as well as being a recognised shearing judge.
September Newsletter 2025
September was a big month for Dohne Merino ram sales, with rams being sold across three states New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia.
The LambEx26 AMPC Carcase Showcase is now accepting Expressions of Interest. Continue reading
Dohne lamb proving popular
THE Currey family has been breeding Dohne sheep for more than 12 years, with their lamb proving popular through their latest farm-to-plate venture, the Bogewong Butcher Co shop.
Frustrated by a lack of control over lamb prices and keen to add value to their mixed farming operation, Mark and Caitlin Currey purchased an existing butcher shop in Walgett in January 2024.
"The Dohne lambs have excellent growth rates and fat cover, and we're seeing a good amount of intramuscular fat coming through for improved eating quality, which is really pleasing.
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Top lamb and wool at Coolah
THE Dohne breed's dual-purpose attributes are paying off for Amy Redmond, giving her family's sheep operation at Coolah a significant boost in productivity. "The biggest advantage is having two income streams, we get solid returns from both the wool and the lambs. "Their fertility and mothering ability is also excellent, this season our scanning results were 180 per cent." Continue reading
August Newsletter 2025
The future is at the cross-roads for our Dohne Merino breed and indeed for the wool, sheep and farming industry in general. We have the opportunity to concentrate on promotions, education and a continued presence at AMSEA sites. I believe that the best way forward is to rely on the input of the next generation whose expertise lies in social media and new technology. We need their guidance to make the most of the opportunities available to reach the sheep breeders of the future. It is great news that Mitchell Applegate, Daniel Pumpa and Sandy Pye have joined us on Council as well as Matt Mills continuing on Promo Committee. I have been appointed for another year as President and Don Mills as Vice President. Continue reading
Balanced Dohne takes out the supreme ribbon, with right mix of meat and wool
Article courtesy of ACM (Andrew Miller) Stock & Land
Judge Stephen Chalmers awarded the Dohne blue ribbon to a ram belonging to Calga/Uardry, Coonamble, NSW. Video by Andrew Miller.
A Dohne with the right balance of meat and wool has… Continue reading
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