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March Newsletter 2020

Ram Sale Results - 44 rams sold to $2750 and averaged $1370. The 2019 Balmoral Merino Sire Evaluation trial field day attracted nearly 300 from three states to inspect the sheep in the trial and listen to guest speakers. This year's field day will be held on Friday 13th March 2020. Continue reading

February Newsletter 2020

Australian Dohne Breeders and members were invited to the Annual Forum in Adelaide this month. For those in attendance the chance was had to become informed and educated on the proposed direction of the Association and the Dohne Breed. Daniel Brown and Emma McCrabb from Sheep Genetics presented on a number of topics: predominantly the proposed Combined Analysis, but once again gave insight and explanation on data collection, accuracy and helped breeders in a one on one setting to understand their individual queries. Continue reading

Christmas Newsletter 2019

Congratulations on the successful ram sales conducted across the country especially considering the drought much of Australia is and has experienced. Nationally rams sold at auction to a top of $13000 and an 82% average clearance rate. Continue reading

December Newsletter 2019

Rob was one of the first sheepmen to introduce the Dohne into South Australia after seeing the breed displayed at the Broken Hill AgFair in the early 2000’s. After lengthy discussions with his father luckily Rob won the battle and the Babirra Dohne Stud was founded. Over the years Rob and Marg travelled extensively to source some of the best genetics in the country. From these beginnings the Babirra bloodline was born. Continue reading

November Newsletter 2019

October Ram Sale Results - Sale reports and photos on behalf of – Stock and Land,  Farm Weekly Continue reading

October Newsletter 2019

The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia have generously made a special section of their wool display for Dohne Fleeces. This is a very good way to show wool industry participants the quality and styles of wool that are available on the modern Dohne. Continue reading

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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association4 days ago
The RELATIVES and FRIENDS of the Late Phillip Terence Venning are respectfully advised that his funeral service will be held at the Clare Uniting Church, 18 Victoria Road, Clare SA TODAY Thursday 16th October 2025 commencing at 11:00AM to be followed by the Committal in the Clare Cemetery.
Live streaming will be available via the Mid North Funerals
https://midnorthfunerals.com.au/index.php/phillip-terence-venning/
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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association4 days ago
Respected Clare-based sheep classer Phillip Venning was doing what he loved right up until the end of his life.
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.
Story courtesy of Stock Journal
https://www.stockjournal.com.au/story/9086735/phillip-vennings-lasting-influence-on-sas-sheep-and-wool-industry/
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