“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 VICContinue reading →
“ 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 →
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 →
“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 →
"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 →
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 →
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October Newsletter
Phillip Venning became accredited as an Assessor for the Dohne Merino breed of sheep in 2004 and was widely respected for his adherence to strict standards of conformation and type. He was honoured by the Australian Dohne Breeders Association at a dinner in March 2025.
Phillip was almost the classic definition of stoic. He had a terrible year health-wise this year, yet only a few weeks ago when we asked him how he was going his response was this: I’m still upright and breathing.
It was good to see him encourage young people in the sheep industry, including his own granddaughters Georgia and Maddie.
He will be missed by many people who had come to respect him.
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