Apparel Wool, Meat for a Feast
April Newsletter 2022
Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Fingers crossed, it looks as though the Bendigo Dohne Tent will be up and running again this year from July 15 to 17.
It is hoped that the new education based revamp prepared 2 years ago involving both Moama Grammar and Longerenong Agricultural College will be the take home feature. Continue reading
March Newsletter 2022
On Wednesday 2 February 2022 Classing of the 2021 Drop ADBA Sire Evaluation Wether Progeny was conducted at Coonong Station Urana.
A tremendous turn out from the Site Committee and some extra helpers made for a great day of data collection.
Those attending commented on how well the young sheep looked given the tough seasonal conditions experienced over spring & summer. Once the wool is off them these lambs will surely go ahead in the feedlot. Continue reading
February Newsletter 2022
The Council and Members of the ADBA are sad to inform you of the passing of Graham Crawford, Goldvale Dohne Stud, Crystal Brook, South Australia on Friday 31st December 2021. Graham and Helen were one of the early members first using Dohne rams in 2000 and registering the Goldvale Stud, GV 089 in 2003. Continue reading
Christmas Newsletter 2021
Council has again this year been working on behalf of members to promote the Dohne breed and encourage breeders to maintain a high level of integrity and accuracy with data recording and reporting. The majority of members are to be congratulated on timely and accurate data submission which benefits both individual studs and the breed as a whole.
The Sire Evaluation Trial being held at Coonong Station in NSW is progressing well, with data being collected as per AMSEA guidelines. An open day is proposed for June 2022 and will be accessible to any interested party.
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December Newsletter 2021
What a fantastic year 2021 has been, with sheep and lamb prices at exceptional levels and seasonal conditions being well above average in most regions of the state. Producers are celebrating.
Dohne sale results this year have gone above and beyond with on property clearance rates up 5% to 94% on 2020 showing that ram breeders are having trouble supplying to the increased demand for Dohne genetics. Continue reading
November Newsletter 2021
Ram Sale Results for October, plus States' Year in Review Reports for Western Australia and South Australia Continue reading
Our program this year will comprise of the following; Friday, Education Program – Both Longerenong College and Moama Grammer will be taking part in this program. This program was designed to educated our younger generation, with hands on experience, allowing students to be guided by sheep and wool...
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