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November Newsletter 2024
South Australian Dohne Merino ram sales for 2024 have overall been quite strong compared to the previous year with an increased 87% clearance rate at the only slightly lower average of $1287. This is a pleasing result in what for most South Australia has been one of, if not the lowest rainfall year on record. Continue reading
October Newsletter 2024
September was a big month for Dohne Merino ram sales, with rams being sold across three states New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. See below sale results from the September sales. Continue reading
September Newsletter 2024
The ADBA AGM was held on Friday 19th July at the Bendigo Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS) as part of the Dohne Merino Feature Breed celebrations.
Rachel Browne was awarded Life Membership in recognition of her many years of service, leading to serving as Vice-President to John Nadin then President. John Nadin gave a run-down of her many achievements in all areas of the Association and presented the award. We look forward to her continued input. Continue reading
Dohne Wool Dominates in the West
Out west, the Dohne breed is making its mark on the Supreme Clip of the Sale competition. Unique to Western Australia, this weekly award goes to growers whose wool is selected as best in the Elders catalogue at each of the 43 wool sales for the year.
Despite saying that “I’ve always thought it’d be a rainy day before they ever give me an award,” David Kain from Far Valley Dohne Stud came away with the Supreme Clip of the Sale during the 2022/23 season. Other Dohne wool winners for the year included some of Mr Kain’s clients. Continue reading
Dohne-cross lambs hit new high at Bendigo sales
Dohne ewes are an ideal fit for Rod and Anne Baker's mixed farming operation in Victoria, producing quality, fast-growing prime lambs that consistently perform well, often topping the local market in Bendigo.
This year the Baker family sold about 700 Dohne-cross lambs, averaging an impressive 38 to 40 kilograms carcase weight, from late May through to early June, recording the sale top for three weeks in a row.
"We averaged $254 a head across the entire draft of just over 700 10 month-old lambs, with a top of $270 a head," Mr Baker said.
"I do focus on our costs of production and out of the $254 average for our lambs, the costs were about $40, including marking, shearing and grain, I think that's pretty good."
Wolf Pack looks to breed’s future
THE future of Dohne sheep is in good hands with the formation of the 'Wolf Pack', a group of young, motivated breeders committed to the development and growth of the breed in Australia.
An initiative of the Australian Dohne Breeders Association's National Council, Wolf Pack member and spokesperson Matthew Mills said the group was the voice of the next generation of Dohne breeders.
"The group also aims to provide young stud breeders with exposure to the policies and plans that are in place for the Dohne breed and hopefully encourage them to consider joining the National Council in the future." Continue reading
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