Apparel Wool, Meat for a Feast
October Newsletter 2026
What a year we have had, it’s not often the wool, lamb and mutton markets are all red hot at once. The Dohne breed is really proving itself again with some fantastic results in the sale pens, on the wool floor and over the hooks.
Ram sales this year have been no exception with all studs’ averages improving from last year. Four hundred and seventy six (476) rams sold to a state top price of $21,000 from Macquarie Dohne Stud, with Gullendah and Calga reaching a top of $6,000 and Kardinia and Harewood both topping at $3,800. Continue reading
September Newsletter 2026
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. Continue reading
August Newsletter 2026
The Australian Dohne Breeders’ Association (ADBA) was proud to host the inaugural Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition at the Orange Showgrounds on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
The inaugural event brought together 26 schools, over 280 students and teachers from across New South Wales for a full day of practical, hands-on learning focused on prime lamb production, wool, carcase assessment and the wider sheep industry.
The competition was designed to give students the opportunity to take their agricultural studies beyond the classroom and experience the complete commercial production process firsthand. Continue reading
July Newsletter 2026
The Australian Dohne Breeders' Association was proud to once again host the Dohne Merino Marquee at the 2026 Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo, showcasing the strength of the Dohne Merino breed and the people who continue to drive the industry forward.
A highlight of this year's program was our Education Program, held on Friday, where we welcomed students and teachers from Longerenong College and Moama Anglican Grammar. It was fantastic to see such enthusiastic participation from the next generation of the sheep industry. Continue reading
June Newsletter 2026
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
May Newsletter 2026
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
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