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2024 Australian Sheep & Wool Show

We are still buzzing with excitement from the recently concluded Feature Breed at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. Last year studs donated Dohne fleeces to the Australian Woolcraft ladies that did an outstanding job of showcasing the Dohne Merino in their Feature Breed display. We are very grateful for the fantastic support the ADBA received over the three days, too many people to mention. All parties were presented with a thank you gift bag, which included a beautiful Ethical Outback Wool garment made from the Coonong Station Dohne Merino Clip (AMSEA Flock). Continue reading

2023 Australian Sheep & Wool Show

We are still buzzing with excitement from the recently concluded Australian Sheep and Wool show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold, with seven studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. With a total of 110 exhibits, it was truly a grand national event. We are immensely grateful for the fantastic team of helpers who dedicated three days to ensuring the Dohne’s were showcased in the best possible light. Their hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them. Looking ahead to 2024, we are thrilled to announce that the Dohne breed will be the featured breed of the show. This means that next year’s event will be even bigger and better, providing an excellent opportunity for Dohne breeders to showcase their exceptional stock. Continue reading

2022 Australian Sheep & Wool Show

After 2 years of Covid cancellations, the 3 days of Bendigo ASWS Dohne Tent 2022 began with Longeranong Agricultural College on the Friday, Moama Grammer on the Saturday, interspersed with a series of short Tech Talks finishing with intra-stud judging on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Continue reading

2019 Australian Sheep & Wool Show

With a new layout to the Dohne Marquee, traffic flowed well around the sheep and fleeces on display. The Dohne show bags were a huge hit with approximately 400 being handed out, these show bags contained the 2019 Dohne Journal and the Dohne marquee show booklet. Again this year record numbers of people visited the Dohne display over all three days. Continue reading

2018 Australian Sheep & Wool Show

With a new layout to the Dohne Marquee this year, the main focus was on promoting the Dohne breed under the Association banner. This was a huge success with record numbers never seen before coming through the Dohne Marquee over all three days with stages where people had to line up just to get in. Continue reading

2017 Australian Sheep & Wool Show

An outstanding display of Dohnes attracted a huge crowd over three days through the Dohne marquee. Although only four judging classes were conducted this year it still managed to attract a large crowd. The Australian Sheep and Wool show is the premier all breeds Sheep event in Australia and the Dohnes presence is imperative. The sub committee is looking at ramping this event up and encourages as many breeders as possible to attend. Continue reading

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April Newsletter
We are now at the end of April; July will be upon us before we know it.
The Association’s Show Committee is underway in getting ready for this year’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show.
Our program this year will comprise of the following.
Friday, Education Program, Longerenong College, this program was designed to educate our younger generation, with hands on experience, allowing students to be guided by sheep and wool agents on the day.
Saturday, Showing Program – Classes will include individual young and older rams, ewes, groups, pairs, and Natural Bare Breech classes.
The Show and Education Committee would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our sponsors this year; Elders Stud Stock, Shearwell Australia, Sapien Technology Pty Ltd, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Riverina Wool Testers, Quality Wool, Australian Merino Export, ACM, Fox & Lillie Ruraland Hotel Shamrock Bendigo.
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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
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