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Combination of traits gives Dohne advantage

The combined carcass and wool value of Dohnes is proving the goods in a vertically integrated broadacre cropping operation in northern New South Wales.

The O’Brien family of Walgett value add their cereal and pulse crops through an on-farm sheep… Continue reading →

Finishing ability proves a winner in Tassie

The weight gain and finishing ability of the Dohne has turned a Tasmanian wool and first cross lamb enterprise on its head. Askin and Cate Morrison ran a traditional fine wool enterprise in the Midlands but consistently had trouble finishing lambs to a saleable 13-18kg dressed weight before the harsh winters set in. Continue reading →

Dohne shines in carcass and market suitability

Dohne lambs have stacked up for carcass traits and market suitability by taking out the export class at this year’s Dubbo Show Prime Lamb Hoof and Hook competition. Purebred lambs filled three of the four top carcass placings in the export class in the competition, held in May at Fletcher International. Catering for pens of six, the competition drew a record 528 entries from 12 maternal, terminal and composite breeds. Continue reading →

Stick to good-doing Dohnes

WHEN Wayne and Sally Hawkins realised their Merino sheep were not performing, they knew something had to change. “They would cut wool, but they weren’t breeding the way we wanted them to,” Mr Hawkins said, who runs Circle H Farms, Frances, South Australia. Continue reading →

Muresk partners with Dohne breeders

Muresk students will learn firsthand about Dohne sheep breeding and care following the announcement of a partnership between the Western Australian Dohne Breeders Association and the agricultural education facility. Continue reading →

Become a Dohne Commercial Member

“Becoming a member is easy and beneficial to your business”

As an existing or potential breeder of Dohnes, commercial membership
is a very inexpensive way of exposing yourself and your business to both
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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association10 hours ago
States’ Year in Review South Australia
South Australian Dohne Merino ram auctions in 2026 were well supported, achieving a clearance rate of 92% and an average price of $1,692. This represents an improvement on 2025, with a higher clearance rate and a $300 increase in the average price.
These results reflect the strength of the South Australian sheep market, with strong returns for wool, surplus sheep and meat, alongside good seasonal rainfall across most of the state.
The top-priced ram sold for $5,200 and was offered by Hillview Dohne Merino Stud, which also achieved the highest average price at $2,159.
Good luck to everyone for the remainder of the year as we head into harvest and prepare for joining. We look forward to doing it all again in 2027 and beyond.
https://dohne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ADBA-October-Newsletter-2026.pdf
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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association24 hours ago
GROUP 3 SUBJECTIVE JUDGING – SECOND PLACE!
Congratulations to Mercedes Simmonds, Felicity Hack and Olivia Tom from James Sheahan Catholic High , who placed second in Group 3 Subjective Judging at the 2026 Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition
The students did a fantastic job presenting their Dohne lambs for judging, demonstrating excellent livestock handling, presentation skills and teamwork.
A wonderful achievement for the James Sheahan Catholic School team and a great example of young people developing valuable skills and confidence in the sheep industry!
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