The first Dohne Merino production sale of 2026- autumn season was held on the 21st of January. Potberg Dohnes sold a total of 79 rams to an average price of R14,114. Congratulations to Mr De Kock Cloete on the purchase of the top priced ram for R35,000. This ram (JF 240672), born as one of a triplet and with breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime +0.75 percent; weaning weight direct +2.96 kg; weaning weight maternal 0.24 kg; body weight +4.80 kg; clean fleece weight +0.30 kg; fibre diameter -1.36 micron and a general merit +20.25.
OVK AUCTIONEERS CONDUCTED THE SALE with Jakkie Nel as auctioneer.