Delivery of the RamSelect workshop and subsequent development of RamSelect.com.au and flock profiling has successfully addressed the key barriers identified by industry stakeholders in the 2011 needs analysis. It is fully anticipated that RamSelect.com.au and flock profiling using genomic technology will become major tools for driving genetic gain across the sheep industry, using the power of ASBVs. Continue reading →

"I believe they are more drought tolerant than Merinos.." WYALKATCHEM producer Steve Gamble was quite chuffed to learn that his Dohne lambs had won WAMMCO’s Producer of the Month title for March, 2017. Continue reading →

The annual Dubbo Show All Breeds Prime Lamb Hoof and hook competition is a much loved event, that allows local and regional breeders to showcase their best lambs. Continue reading →

I had to look at the Dohne through Dohne eyes not Merino eyes. A lot of people, when they first saw the Dohnes, looked at him through Merino eyes and saw them cutting less wool. After two or three crosses we could see a kilo of less wool. However, a thousand ewes cutting a kilo less of wool at $8 a head you've lost $8,000 but if they have 15 to 20 percent more lambs at a store price of $80 to $100 you could be anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000 better off per thousand ewes. Continue reading →

Everyone would agree that the maternal qualities of the Dohne ewe are perfect for Australian conditions. They are survivors - resilient and fertile. They are natural mothers who produce and rear high performance lambs. Our challenge is to manage them more effectively to get the optimal results using their exceptional mothering abilities. Continue reading →

The performance of the Dohne breed has met all expectations at Rivalea. The performance of the sheep at both Rivalea properties has seen dramatic improvements in growth potential, lamb survival and mothering ability. The benefits of these qualities are providing significant financial benefits to the company. The traits that the Dohne breed is becoming renowned for are truly on displayed in this flock. Continue reading →