Apparel Wool, Meat for a Feast
ASBVs – What does it all mean?
“Net Lambs Born (NLB) EBV advantage of Dohne rams that have entered the Merino Superior Sires comparison averages 22% higher than the merino (www.merinosuperiorsires.com.au accessed 9th May 2017)." Dr Graham Lean, Agrivet Business Consultancy, Hamilton VIC Continue reading
Tassie back to back carcass winners
“ The Dohne produces an award winning, high yielding (up to 49 per cent) prime lamb carcass with attributes being equal to the commonly known terminal breeds with one exception – less fat.” Continue reading
Hands on education – the practical advantage
As part of the subjects offered, Tocal students have been involved in the running of the self-replacing Dohne flock. From this, we have witnessed the advantages of high fertility, fast growth rates and exceptional wool quality that are considered standard to the Dohne breed. Continue reading
Dohne substantially increasing in Uruguay
“The Dohne has established itself as a major Sheep breed originating in South Africa and over the last 19 years spreading to Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Chile,
Argentina, Falkland Islands, Peru and Russia.” Continue reading
Combination of traits gives Dohne advantage in northern NSW
"It was a business decision to pursue the meat market and it’s been a good one. The Dohnes are easy to manage, are highly fertile, do well in the feedlot and yield well.’’ Continue reading
Dohne synergy is too hard to ignore
DOHNES play a vital role in the Scotney family operation at Badgingarra.
“There’s too many synergies between cropping and sheep that I can’t imagine farming without them,” John Scotney said.
“In terms of weed control their value is clear, but with prices where they are these days, they’re fairly profitable on their own too.” Continue reading
The year has gone fast and Christmas is on us. The Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo was a great success again with our new position being well received by all. Well done to all participating studs and congratulations to the winning studs. It was great to see a great lineup of Dohne’s. Tha...
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