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Developing countries behind INCREASING DEMAND

DOHNE breeders who converged on Uruguay earlier this year were told the breed has a long-term future impacting sheep production on a global scale if producers remain true to the breed’s genetic potential. Continue reading

Australian Sheep And Wool Show

THE DOHNE Pavilion will be a buzz of activity for sheep breeders and interested visitors with a big showing of first class Dohne genetics all under the one roof. Continue reading

History Of The Dohne

SINCE ITS inception (South Africa 1939) the aim of the Dohne has been well defined, with the breeding objective to improve meat, wool and reproductive traits.

The initial cross was between a Peppin Merino and the German Mutton Merino. This… Continue reading

The Ethics of breeding Dohne Sheep

BY USING DOHNE MERINOS YOU TOO CAN PLUG INTO THIS POWERFUL SOURCE OF HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY Continue reading

Reproductive performance plus in South Australia

FERTILITY - THE ULTIMATE PROFIT DRIVER “Fertility is one of the main drivers for profit in the sheep flock, and certainly a key measure in assessing flock reproduction and genetic improvement in studs.” Continue reading

It’s a no brainer: wool keeps you warm and we wouldn’t wear anything else!

We found that as well as the constant warmth, our woollen products were comfortable, breathable, soft, light, and felt fresh Continue reading

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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association2 hours ago
February Newsletter
The ADBA Council met for our annual Face-to-face meeting from 9 to 11 February 2026 at Mawson Lakes, South Australia. All councillors were able to attend: Sandy Pye attended for the first time in person, providing valuable input. Mitchell Applegate and Daniel Pumpa contributed via Zoom. Peta Bradley also attended in person for a Sheep Genetics update.
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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
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NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition - Dohne Lambs
A big THANKYOU to the Currey family, Walgett NSW for suppling the Dohne lambs for the inaugural NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition. The Currey Family has been commercial Dohne breeders for over 20 years.
26 Schools from NSW will be taking part in this competition, picking up their lambs at Narromine Saleyards on Wednesday 25 February.
The inaugural running of the ADBA’s first NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition, with the competition concluding over 1-day at Orange NSW arriving on the 28 and completion on the 29 of July 2026.
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