Apparel Wool, Meat for a Feast
August Newsletter 2024
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Report
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
Dohnes are a Standout
Alex McGorman, manager of the Thornby feedlots, sees plenty of breeds come through the facility and said Dohnes are a standout among the different breeds they work with.
“We always have Dohnes in the feedlot, sometimes there’s quite a lot in there,” Mr McGorman said. “We
feedlot many different breeds and the Dohnes stand out for their doability. At our feedlot, we operate all year round with a capacity of around 27,000 sheep. Of that we would push through 7000 to 8000 Dohnes each year.”
All up, 1500 lambs were entered in the 2024 LambEx AMPC Feedlot Carcass Competition – entrants came from South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. It is believed to be the largest cuts-based comparison of commercial lambs ever held in Australia.
Australian sheep producers entered lambs from 16 different breeds, including Merinos, Dohnes and Polwarths, British breeds, composites, Dormers, plus second cross terminal and maternal lambs, but no shedding sheep. Continue reading
This breeder has been instrumental in the development of Dohnes in Australia
Instrumental in the development of the Dohne in Australia, Macquarie stud co-principal John Nadin is keen to promote the attributes of the breed to a wider audience at this year's Australian Sheep & Wool Show. Continue reading
Father passes his passion for stud sheep down to his 14-year-old son
Gunyado Dohne stud co-principal Darren Gurnett, Kerang East, has spent the last year travelling to sheep shows to discuss genetics within the breed, but he has been looking forward to the Australian Sheep & Wool Show in particular. Continue reading
Barunah Park farmer increases lambing percentage and profit with 8500 Dohne sheep
A Barunah Park farmer has increased his lambing percentage and profitability with 8500 Dohne sheep.
Russell Coad ran a mixed cropping and sheep operation on 1800 hectares with his sons and changed up his flock about 20 years ago, never looking back.
Mattschoss family start fresh with Dohnes after losing livestock in bushfires
After losing their livestock in the 2015 Pinery, SA, bushfires, Alex and Georgia Mattschoss were forced to start afresh, making the move into a Dohne stud breeding operation, a decision that has paid off for the young couple.
We're looking forward to being part of the Dohne feature at the ASWS in Bendigo.
"It will be a great opportunity to catch up with everyone and also represent SA breeders. Continue reading
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