Posted on — Leave a commentVale Phillip Terence Venning (A tribute as I have known him.) Early in 1978, Erica was 6 and Thomas was 4 when Bev and the two children arrived at “Bundaleer” to join Phillip, who had begun employment there in late 1977. Bundaleer is a picturesque property nestled in the hills between Spalding and Gulnare and is […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLambEx 2026 – CALLING ALL SHEEP PRODUCERS – The LambEx26 AMPC Carcase Showcase is now accepting Expressions of Interest. Ever wondered what your lambs really look like once they’re hanging on the rail? The LambEx26 AMPC Carcase Showcase is your chance to find out. The LambEx26 AMPC Carcase Showcase provides entrants with objective carcase data, practical […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAnnual General Meeting Report The year began well with the Face-to-face meeting held in Adelaide in March. All councillors were able to attend this year and we were able to achieve quite a lot. Peta Bradley from Sheep Genetics attended and her presentation helped us to finalize our long running discussions with them. In particular […]
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Report We are still buzzing with excitement from the recent Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The Dohne Marquee was a sight to behold at our new site location, with eight studs from three different states showcasing their finest exhibits. We are very grateful for the fantastic support the ADBA received over […]
Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the ADBA will be conducted Friday, July 18 in Bendigo to coincide with the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Members are invited and encouraged to attend. This year the AGM will held in the Dohne Merino Marquee commencing at 4:30pm. Australian Sheep and Wool Show The Show and Education […]
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 […]
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Update We are now at the end of April; July will be upon us before we know it. The Association’s Show Committee is underway in getting ready for this year’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Our program this year will comprise of the following. Friday, Education Program, Longerenong College, this […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCouncils’ Face to Face Report It was great to finally get all councillors in the same room for our annual Face to Face meeting in Adelaide in March 2025. The last couple of years this has been coupled with the AMSEA open days and complicated by Covid, making it difficult for our councillors to volunteer […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAnnual Face to Face and Members Day Council’s annual Face to Face meeting will be held in Adelaide from Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 March 2025. Council would like to invite members to attend the meeting on Tuesday 4 March for discussion on a number of important topics regarding the future direction of the ADBA. (There is also a […]
Councils’ Year in Review What a Year! The focus for the first half of the year was the Feature Breed Celebration at ASWS in Bendigo in July. Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a great success! We hosted a celebration dinner at the Shamrock Hotel which was a great opportunity to gather […]
Vale Brian James Hewett Council would like to inform members of the passing of former members Brian Hewett, Pineside Dohnes, Ariah Park NSW. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Brian’s family. Brian’s funeral was held on Monday 25 November 2024. Sheep Genetics Analysis The last analysis for 2024 will be: • DOHNE MERINO – Friday […]
Dohne Merino Sale Results New South Wales Sale Sale reports and photos on behalf of The Land. Southern Ram Sale, Wanganella NSW 46 rams sold to $3000 and averaged $1150. Full Report – Click Here The $3000 top-priced ram held by Sandy Pye, Calga Dohnes, Coonamble, purchased by repeat buyers Willoway Farming Pty Ltd, Keith, SA. […]
Dohne Merino Sale ResultsWestern Australia Sales Sale reports and photos on behalf of the Farm Weekly. Mollerin Rock Dohne Ram Sale, Cadoux WA 94 rams sold to $2400 and averaged $1084. Full Report – Click Here With the $2400 top-priced ram at the Mollerin Rock Dohne on-property ram sale at Cadoux were buyer Andrew Tunstill (left), […]
Annual General Meeting Report President’s Report for AGM and beyond. 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 […]
Posted on The Dohne Merino breed reached a degree of maturity comparable to much older small-stock breeds. This statement is based on long term experience of our breeders (as highlighted in this journal).
Posted on Dohne Journal – Balmoral Sire Evaluation Article The National Promotions Committee wishes to apologise to the Kelly family of Glen Holme Dohne Stud for the incorrect information that was printed on page 11 in the current Dohne Journal. The incorrect sire was printed in the graph and the CV should have read minus 0.8 better than […]
Posted on f you have visited our website, Facebook or Instagram page recently, you will know that we are running a very exciting photography competition. There is only one week left to enter and a fantastic prize up-for-grabs, as well as a chance to be featured on our website. Send us a photograph of what you believe […]
Posted on John Morris held the annual production sale of the University of Stellenbosch’s Dohne merino stud on Thursday, 16 July at the Elsenburg college of agriculture’s sales facilities. The total of 55 rams were all sold at the excellent average price of R12191. The highest priced ram was sold at R41000 to Bassgrow genetics, Darling with […]
