Our new innovative calendar showcases the exceptional attributes of Dohne Merino sheep, including high fertility, lean meat, and fine wool. Each month highlights the breed's productivity and resilience. Thank you to all members and sponsors who have supported this publication. Copies will be available in July at Australian Sheep and Wool Show, Bendigo VIC and the Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition, Orange NSW. Continue reading →

Dohne Merino genetics achieved a historic milestone at the recent Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial, securing both first and second place overall against a highly competitive field. As Australia’s longest running wether trial, the event drew 16 teams from across the region. Midgery Dohne Merino Stud from Walgett, NSW, claimed the prestigious overall championship. Broadening the breed’s success, the Currey family Dohnes from Walgett, secured second-place. This historic double victory powerfully demonstrates the exceptional dual-purpose commercial value that Dohne genetics bring to the modern sheep industry. The association extends its congratulations to both the Midgery Dohne Merino Stud and the Currey family on this landmark achievement. Continue reading →

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.  The Show and Education Committee would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our sponsors that have come onboard this year; Elders, Shearwell, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Riverina Wool Testers, Australian Merino Exports, Fox & Lillie Rural, Ellis & Nuttall & Co, Ethical Outback Wool, Woven Optics, Heiniger Australia, AWI and MLA. Continue reading →

The Inaugural NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Competition is moving along really well. On Wednesday the 25 February we had 26 schools receive their 5 Dohne wether lambs to kick start the competition. All lambs were shorn, drenched for worms and lice, vaccinated and tagged with a Shearwell visual tag. Thank you to Shearwell for donating these visual tags. Gundagai Meat Processors will now do two separate small kills for these lambs. Students will select two wether lambs the week of the 6 to 10 July to be transported to Gundagai Meat Processors on the 13 July for slaughter and carcass data in readiness for competition day. We would like to thanks the Currey Family, Walgett NSW once again for supplying the lambs, it is greatly appreciated. Continue reading →

The ADBA Council met for our annual Face-to-face meeting from 9 to 11 February 2026 at Mawson Lakes, South Australia. All councillors were able to attend: Sandy Pye attended for the first time in person, providing valuable input. Mitchell Applegate and Daniel Pumpa contributed via Zoom. Peta Bradley also attended in person for a Sheep Genetics update. Continue reading →

Continued drought conditions in South Australia and Victoria colour my perspective as I look at the past year. The decline in sheep numbers progresses and low wool prices makes it hard for the Dohne Merino to hold market share. The shining light at the moment is lamb and mutton prices allowing Dohne Merinos to rise above traditional wooled sheep.  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. Continue reading →