April Newsletter 2025

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Australian Sheep and Wool Show Update
We are now at the end of April; July will be upon us before we know it.
The Association’s Show Committee is underway in getting ready for this year’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show. 
Our program this year will comprise of the following. 
Friday, Education Program, Longerenong College, this program was designed to educate our younger generation, with hands on experience, allowing students to be guided by sheep and wool agents on the day.
Saturday, Showing Program – Classes will include individual young and older rams, ewes, groups, pairs, and Natural Bare Breech classes. 
The Show and Education Committee would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our sponsors this year; Elders, Shearwell, Sapien Technology, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Riverina Wool Testers, Quality Wool, Australian Merino Export, Australian Community Media, Fox & Lillie Rural and Hotel Shamrock. 
Darren Gurnett Convenor, ADBA Show and Education Committee

Promotional Committee Update
Dohne Merino Calendar – Thank you to all members who have supported this new Dohne Merino Calendar this year. All members will receive a copy, this publication will also be distributed at Australian Sheep and Wool Show. If you would like extra copies, please email admin@dohne.com.au by 1 May 2025. 

Australian Sheep and Wool Show Preview – The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest event of its type in the world, attracting visitors and competitors from across Australia and international. Australian Community Media (ACM) produces and annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show Preview, this publication is as liftout in the following ACM newspapers; Stock & Land, The Land and Stock Journal. This preview guide is distributed to rural and regional Southern Australia and to visitors during the event, as well as an online e-mag to ACM digital subscribers.
The ADBA will have an editorial and an advertisement in this publication.
If your Stud would also like to place an advertisement, please contact Shantelle Lord slord@theland.com.au ACM.

World Dohne Merino Conference, South Africa
On behalf of Dohne Merino South Africa, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Dohne Merino World Conference, to be held from 7-13 September 2026, at the Arabella Hotel, in Hermanus, South Africa. This prestigious event promises to bring together Dohne Merino breeders, industry experts, and enthusiasts from across the globe, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in our shared passion.
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Vaughan Collier, Manager Dohne Merino South Africa