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October Newsletter 2025

Phillip became accredited as an Assessor for the Dohne Merino breed of sheep in 2004 and was widely respected for his adherence to strict standards of conformation and type. He was honoured by the Australian Dohne Breeders Association at a dinner in March 2025. Phillip was almost the classic definition of stoic. He had a terrible year health-wise this year, yet only a few weeks ago when we asked him how he was going his response was this: I’m still upright and breathing. It was good to see him encourage young people in the sheep industry, including his own granddaughters Georgia and Maddie. He will be missed by many people who had come to respect him. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

July Newsletter 2025

We are still buzzing with excitement from the recent Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold at our new site location, with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. We are very grateful for the fantastic support the ADBA received over the three days, too many people to mention. All parties were presented with a thank you gift bag. We would also like to express our gratitude to the esteemed judges who presided over the event; Nutrien Ag Solutions Agent and ADBA Approved Classer Stephen Chalmers, Glenaroua Dohne Stud Alistair Greenshields and former Victorian ADBA President Murray Rogerson. They did a remarkable job in evaluating the exhibits. A special mention goes out to all our guest speakers, these "Tech Talks " were a great hit. Continue reading →

June Newsletter 2025

Australian Sheep and Wool Show The Dohne Merino Marquee program this year will comprise of the following; Friday, Education Program – Longerenong College will be taking part in this program. This program is designed to educated 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 and ewes, groups, pairs and also Natural Bare Breech classes. Also, at lunchtime Ethical Outback Wool will showcase their Dohne Merino garments with a Fashion Parade. Continue reading →

May Newsletter 2025

Lima Park Pastoral assistant manager, Barry Hutton, said the importance of wool in the composite enterprise was questioned due to low bale returns. “We were getting nothing for our wool so decided to try Dohne rams over the composite ewes to lift wool and skin quality,” he said. “When you are looking at 30 micron wool there is only one way to go and that is finer. “In the first F1 Dohne progeny, the average micron fell by 8 to 22. “For us the economic advantages of introducing Dohnes was also growth and milk.” Continue reading →