Apparel Wool, Meat for a Feast
December Newsletter 2024
It had been many years of planning and hard work by the show committee, but this year the big event was finally here. The DOHNE Feature Breed at the 2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold with eight studs (NSW - Calga, DD, Kardina, Macquarie and Uardry, VIC - Gunyado, SA - Clover Downs and Ulooloo) from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. Continue reading
November Newsletter 2024
South Australian Dohne Merino ram sales for 2024 have overall been quite strong compared to the previous year with an increased 87% clearance rate at the only slightly lower average of $1287. This is a pleasing result in what for most South Australia has been one of, if not the lowest rainfall year on record. Continue reading
October Newsletter 2024
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. See below sale results from the September sales. Continue reading
September Newsletter 2024
The ADBA AGM was held on Friday 19th July at the Bendigo Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS) as part of the Dohne Merino Feature Breed celebrations.
Rachel Browne was awarded Life Membership in recognition of her many years of service, leading to serving as Vice-President to John Nadin then President. John Nadin gave a run-down of her many achievements in all areas of the Association and presented the award. We look forward to her continued input. Continue reading
August Newsletter 2024
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Report
We are still buzzing with excitement from the recently concluded Feature Breed at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show.
The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits.
Last year studs donated Dohne fleeces to the Australian Woolcraft ladies that did an outstanding job of showcasing the Dohne Merino in their Feature Breed display.
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, which included a beautiful Ethical Outback Wool garment made from the Coonong Station Dohne Merino Clip (AMSEA Flock). Continue reading
July Newsletter 2024
AMSEA Coonong Sire Evaluation Update
Lamb marking at Coonong was Wednesday 26th June.
On a clear and fine day 370 lambs were tagged and marked from 422 ewes at scanning.
Ewes and lambs presented well with ewes scored at 2.6 condition score.
The ewes are being hand fed barley at .5kg barley every alternate day even though there has been a good autumn break rain, with paddocks green but feed still short.
Next event for the trial will be weaning and ewe scoring in early August.
Thanks to all Coonong staff for their help on the day and also to Jim Meckiff, Lucinda Eddy and committee members who helped. Continue reading
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 ag...
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