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HUGO VERA “INTEREST IN ACQUIRING DOHNE GENETICS GROWS EVERY YEAR”

"In Magallanes there are currently 10 breeding farms of purebred and we estimate that at least 12% of the Magallanes sheep has some degree of this blood," said Vera, stressing that this sheep stands out for its fine wool of high quality and high percentage of lambing, together with a significant weight in lambs at weaning. Continue reading →

SHEEP BREEDERS FROM SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, and NEW ZEALAND VISIT SANTA CRUZ (ARGENTINA) MERINO DOHNE STUDS

A representative of INTA participated in the International Conference of the Merino Dohne sheep breed, held in Uruguay. The meeting included a tour of the southern area of the Province of Santa Cruz and Chile. Emilio Rivera, of the Rio Gallegos Rural Extension Agency, stressed that "Merino Dohne allows to maintain good production rates of wool and meat in places of low forage value". Continue reading →

Durazno hosts the 10th World Dohne Merino Congress and Tour

The World Congress of the Merino Dohne sheep race took place in Uruguay in April 2018. Durazno was one of the host departments (states) and received more than 30 foreign visitors plus Uruguayans who visited Dohne Merino Studs in the area. Continue reading →

Dohnes cannot be improved with any other Merino type

Cameron McMaster, Sheep and Wool Consultant, Napier, South Africa,
cameron@haznet.co.za

Whatever type or strain of Merino you run, even if you are a specialist wool grower, the number of head marketed per hectare per annum (turnoff) is the single most… Continue reading →

The Robdorino Dohne Stud – Founded in 1958

By Cameron McMaster

 

The Dohne Merino had its origins at the Dohne Research Institute with the first mating being done in 1939. Mr Koot KotzĂ© initiated the programme but from 1942 he expanded the programme with the help of… Continue reading →

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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association10 hours ago
SHEARWELL SHOWCASING LIVESTOCK TECHNOLOGY!
The Shearwell site proved popular with students at the 2026 Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition
Students had the opportunity to check out the latest livestock tagging technology, including Shearwell's new tagger, gaining valuable insights into the equipment used in modern sheep production.
It was fantastic to see students taking an interest in the technology helping make livestock identification and management more efficient.
A big thank you to Shearwell Australia for supporting the competition and helping educate the next generation of sheep industry professionals!
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Australian Dohne Breeders' Association
Australian Dohne Breeders' Association20 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.
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