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 →

September Newsletter 2019

This year's Dohne lamb auction for charity raised $2000 for the Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (COGNO). The sale of four Dohne lambs realised $500 a head for the charity. Australian Dohne Breeders Association president John Nadin, said the lambs were donated by Max and Ian Pilgrim, Minimay, and were bought by Midfield Meats. Continue reading →

August Newsletter 2019

With a new layout to the Dohne Marquee, traffic flowed well around the sheep and fleeces on display. The Dohne show bags were a huge hit with approximately 400 being handed out, these show bags contained the 2019 Dohne Journal and the Dohne marquee show booklet. Again this year record numbers of people visited the Dohne display over all three days. Continue reading →

July Newsletter 2019

Australian Sheep and Wool Show - The Dohne Marquee will be a buzz of activity for sheep breeders and interested visitors with a big showing of first class Dohne genetics all under the one roof. Thank you to all studs that have entered sheep in the Dohne marquee. Continue reading →

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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association

Australian Dohne Breeders' Association22 hours ago

⏰ ONLY 30 DAYS TO GO!
The countdown is on to the inaugural 2026 Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition! 29 July 2026 at Orange, NSW
26 NSW schools and around 260 students will come together to showcase months of dedication, skill and hard work after raising and preparing their Dohne Prime Lamb teams.
A huge thank you to the Currey Family, Walgett, for supplying the Dohne wether lambs, and to all of our valued sponsors for making this inaugural event possible.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Orange as we celebrate the future of the Australian sheep industry through the next generation of young livestock enthusiasts.
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