May Newsletter 2025

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Dohne genetics boosting the wool cheque in a composite ewe flock
Dohne genetics are not only adding growth potential and milk but also boosting the wool income for a northeast Victorian composite flock producing prime lambs.
Lima Park Pastoral, at Swanpool, transitioned from joining composite ewes to Poll Dorset and composite rams to Dohne, wiping off eight microns in a single generation and picking up an extra 440c/kg for the wool.
Lima Park Pastoral assistant manager, Barry Hutton, said the importance of wool in the composite enterprise was questioned due to low bale returns.
“We were getting nothing for our wool so decided to try Dohne rams over the composite ewes to lift wool and skin quality,” he said.
“When you are looking at 30 micron wool there is only one way to go and that is finer.
“In the first F1 Dohne progeny, the average micron fell by 8 to 22.
“For us the economic advantages of introducing Dohnes was also growth and milk.”
Article courtesy of Outcross Media Kim Woods.
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Barry Hutton with Dohne/Composite lambs in an on farm feedlot.

Australian Sheep and Wool Show Update
Thank you to the following studs that have confirmed they will be showing at this upcoming event (If your stud is not listed below and you plan on showing please let us know ASAP)
NSW: Calga, DD, Kardinia, Macquarie, Spring Valley and Uardry
South Australia: Clover Downs and Ulooloo
Victoria: Gunyado
The official show entries are open and close Friday 13 June 2025 – Click Here to Enter

Promotional Committee Update
Dohne Merino Calendar – Thank you to all members who have supported the new Dohne Merino Calendar this year. All members will receive a copy, this publication will also be distributed at Australian Sheep and Wool Show. If you would like extra copies, pleaseemail admin@dohne.com.au asap.

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Australian Sheep and Wool Show Preview – The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest event of its type in the world, attracting visitors and competitors from across Australia and international. Australian Community Media (ACM) produces and annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show Preview, this publication is as liftout in the following ACM newspapers; Stock & Land, The Land and Stock Journal. This preview guide is distributed to rural and regional Southern Australia and to visitors during the event, as well as an online e-mag to ACM digital subscribers.
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World Dohne Merino Conference, South Africa
On behalf of Dohne Merino South Africa, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Dohne Merino World Conference, to be held from 7-13 September 2026, at the Arabella Hotel, in Hermanus, South Africa. This prestigious event promises to bring together Dohne Merino breeders, industry experts, and enthusiasts from across the globe, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in our shared passion.
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Vaughan Collier, Manager Dohne Merino South Africa