Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual production sale of De Put Dohnes took place on the 6th March 2025. A total of 24 rams sold to an average price of R5,792. Congratulations to Tommie Calldo of Victoria West on the purchase of the top priced ram for R10,000. This ram, (CJ210386), had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWauldby Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 12th of March 2025. A total of 42 rams sold at an average price of R9,167. Congratulations to the Bothas of Pearston on the purchase of the top priced ram for R17,000. This “A” ram, (B220164), had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTweeddale Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 4th of March 2025. A total of 65 rams sold at an average price of R8,408. Congratulations to Barend van Heerden of Queenstown on the purchase of the top priced ram for R25,000. This ram, (RA220156), born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGraham Hobson and JP Steynberg held there production sale on the 27th of February 2025. A total of 58 rams sold to an average price of R8,647. The top priced ram out of the Intaba Dohne Merino stud (Steynberg) sold for R15,000 and was purchased by Mr Willie Ferreira from Cradock. This ram, (SF230064), born […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFEM Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 26th of February 2025. A total of 96 rams sold to an average price of R12,276. Congratulations to the Dr Willie Booysen Trust of Fauresmith on the purchase of the top priced ram fot R68,000. This ram, (SD220405), had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual production sale of Grootfontein Research Trust took place on the 21st of February 2025. A total of 58 rams sold to an average price of R9,069. Maiden stud ewes sold for R2,100.00. Congratulations to Grassridge Farms (PTY) LTD of Fish River on the purchase of the top priced ram for R19,500. This ram, (GF231228), […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTwee Neefs Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 14th of February 2025. A total of 97 rams sold at an average price of R11,000. Two rams sold for the top price of R38,000. Netskaap from Frankford purchased lot 4 (GW 220305). This ram, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual production sale of White Wools Dohnes took place on the 12th of February 2025. A total of 53 rams sold at an average price of R11,359. Congratulations to Robdorino Dohnes and Nello Dohnes on the purchase of the top priced ram for R70,000. This ram (WW 222005) had breeding values of: number of lambs […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Lovonne Dohne Merino stud of Mr Louis Fourie sold 19 rams at the Kraankuil young ewe club’s annual production sale on the 11th of February 2025. A average price of R7,290 was achieved, with a top price of R17,000. Congratulations to Dawie du Plessis, of De Aar, on the purchase of this ram ( […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAll-In-One Crux Dohnes held their first production sale for the year on the 6th of February 2025. A total of 78 rams sold to an average price of R11,026. Congratulations to Toomfontein Dohnes and De Put Dohnes, both of Edenburg, for purchasing the top priced ram for R60,000. This ram (JL 220201), born as one […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSneeuberg Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 5th of February 2025. A total of 46 rams sold to an average price of R10,000. Congratulations to Piet and Esmé du Plessis for purchasing the top priced ram for R18,000. This ram (ZK 230941), born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: number […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBlydskap Trust held their annual production sale on the 5th of February 2025. A total of 63 rams sold to an average price of R14,492.Congratulations to Gestner Trust of Napier on the purchase of the top priced ram for R24,000. This ram (BT 230141), born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: number of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLowmar Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 30th of January 2025. A total of 53 rams sold to an average price of R10,906. The top price ram sold for R16,000. Congratulations to Saltpandrift Farm (PTY) on the purchase of LM230131. This ram had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSuidplaas Dohnes held their first production sale for 2025 on the 29th of January 2025. A total of 71 rams sold at an average price of R13,930. Congratulations to Amerika Landgoed who purchased the top priced ram for R54,000. This ram (JG 231834), born as a one of a twin, had breeding values of: number […]
Posted on — Leave a commentHencil Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 29 th of January 2025. A total of 65 rams sold to an average price of R11,500. Congratulations to Bet-El Dohnes on the purchase of the top priced ram for R38,000. This ram (VM230009), born as a twin, had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOlea Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 24th of January 2025. A total of 31 rams sold at an average price of R6,194. Congratulations to the Roodt family of Elliot for purchasing the top priced ram for R11,000. This ram (OJ230037) had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime +0.76 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPotberg Dohnes held the first production sale for the 2025 autumn season. A total of 64 rams sold at the average price of R12,640. Congratulations to FC Bester, XP Boerdery, Moorreesburg for purchasing the top priced ram (JF 230006) for R30,000. This ram was one of a triplet and had breeding values of: number of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 2025 National Dohne Merino sale took place on the 1st of February 2025 at Be Human in Bloemfontein. 16 Breeders from across South Africa participated in this sale that resulted in a 100% sale rate. Congratulations to Clark and Hayden Rattray , Pleasant View Dohne Merinos stud in Swartberg KZN who sold the Top […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThis year will most certainly be remembered for the number of challenges we had to face. Within a difficult economic environment, the Dohne Merino still strived to reach new hights. Our wool made headlines on auctions and the demand for Dohne Lambs at feedlots and abattoirs was very good. Remarkably the demand for especially Dohne […]
Posted on — Leave a comment1 General Overview Note that the council report on breed activities during 2023 is released only at the end of 2024 to be able to reflect on complete information on 2022 born animals (now two years old). The report provides valuable information on aspects such as reproduction, production values and selection intensity, which proved to […]
Posted on — Leave a commentALL-IN-ONE Crux Dohnes held their second annual production sale for 2024 on the 10th of October. A total of 38 rams sold to an average price of R9540. Congratulations to NETSKAAP (PTY) LTD of Frankfort on the purchase of the top priced ram (JL222300) for R22,000. This ram, born as one of a triplet, had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPerdefontein Dohnes held their second annual production sale on the 27th of September 2024. A total of 31 rams sold to an average price of R13840. Congratulations to Koenas van der Westhuizen, Towerland Dohnes of Nieuwoudville, who purchased the top priced ram (MJ230111) for R25,000. This ram, born as on of a twin, had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLK Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 26th of September 2024. A total of 30 rams sold to an average price of R12030. Two rams reached the top price of R24,000. Congratulations to Mr. MI Heyns of Ventersburg (LK230138) and to Mr. DJ Behrens also of Ventersburg (LK230047) on these purchases. These rams […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTowerland Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 3rd of September 2024. A total of 49 rams sold to an average price of R15,040. Congratulations to the Fouries of Calvinia who purchased the top priced ram (JV230004) for R41,000. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.92 kg; weaning weight maternal 0.84 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentKouga Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 3rd of September 2024. A total of 69 rams sold to an average price of R10560. The top price ram (JD230636 ) sold for R16,500. Congratulations to MR JH Gerber of Joubertina on this purchase. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +3.11 kg; […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharlton Dohnes held their 31st annual production sale on the 3rd of September 2024. A total of 49 rams sold to an average price of R8440. Congratulations to PB & MJ Farming of Golden Valley on the purchase of the top priced ram (EC222111) for R20,000. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPleasant View Dohnes held their 30th annual production sale on the 29th of August 2024. A total of 49 rams sold at an average price of R12340. Congratulations to Mr At Liebenberg for purchasing the two top priced rams: (CR220082) for R55,000 and ( J220309) for R65,000. Breeding values on these rams as follows: J220309 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLouise Dohnes held their 2nd annual production sale on the 29th of August 2024. The 38 rams on offer sold at an average price of R9260. Two rams sold at the top price of R12,000. Congratulations to Witklip Boerdery (PTY) LTD (DH220174) and BJ van Rooi (DH220367) on these purchases. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMullersvlei Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 27th of August 2024. A total of 33 rams sold to an average price of R13030. Congratulations to Klipfontein Karoo Boerdery of Porterville on the purchase of the top priced ram (MV230161). This ram, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFEM Dohnes held their second production sale of 2024 on the 21st of August. A total of 35 rams sold to an average of price R10430. Congratulations to Marham Investors of Philippolis who paid R21,000 for the top priced ram (SD220537). This ram, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOlyfenbosch Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 15th of August 2024. A total of 51 rams sold to an average price of R13730. Top price ram (SP230449) sold for R28,000. Congratulation to Platklip Boerdery of Graafwater on this purchase. This ram (SP230449) had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +3.54 kg; weaning weight maternal […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCorsando Dohnes and Bester Brs. held their annual production sale on the 9th of August 2024. FC Bester of Corsando Dohnes sold a total of 48 rams at an average price of R16330. Congratulations to Schoongezight Boerdery of Hermon who purchased the top price ram (XP230143) for R25,000. This ram, born as one of a […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSchietfontein Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 13th of August 2024. A total of 21 rams sold to an average price of R7710. Congratulations to Marham Investers who paid R16,000 for the top price ram (DJ230078). This twin born ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct -0.53 kg; weaning weight maternal +0.16 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPiket Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 8th of August 2024. A total of 82 rams sold at an average price of R17100. Congratulations to Hoffie van Blerk and PW van der Spuy on the purchase of the top price ram (MR220427) for the price of R58,000. This ram (MR220427) had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGoudklip Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 7th of August 2024. A total of 41 rams sold at an average price of R12200. Top price ram (SB220747) sold for R30,000. Congratulations to Uitkyk B1 Boerdery of Malmesbury on this purchase. This ram (SB220747) had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +1.74 kg; weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSuidplaas Dohnes held their second production sale for 2024 on the 7th of August 2024. A total of 88 rams was sold at an avarage price of R13200. Two rams was sold for the top price of R32,000. Congratulations to Schoonwinkels Farming of Swellendam who purchased ram JG 230424, this ram was born as one […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 25th production sale of Swarco Dohnes was held on the 30th of July 2024. A total of 33 Rams sold to an average price of R10200. Congratulations to GVA-Farming of Caledon who purchased the top price ram (MS220631) for R30,000. This ram, born as one of a triplet, had breeding values of: weaning direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentNello Dohnes held their 23st annual production sale on the 25th of July 2025. A total of 59 rams was on offer and sold to an average price of R 12,900. Congratulations to the Jacobs family of Reddersbug who purchased the top priced ram (LW221391) for R36,000. This ram born as one of a twin, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWeska Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 26th of July 2024. A total of 73 rams was sold at an average price of R17,410. Top priced ram (JW220744) sold for R75,000. Congratulations to Lemoenskop Farms of Caledon on this purchase. This ram born as one of a twin, had breeding values of : […]
Posted on — Leave a commentDuring the South Cape Promotional sale, held in Bredasdorp on the 25th of July 2024, Potberg Dohnes of the du Toit family sold a total of 33 rams. The avarage price on these rams achieved was R13,120 and the top priced ram (JF230062) sold for R20,000. Congratulations to Mr. Simon Streicher on this purchase. This […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Terra Vino Dohne Merino stud of the University of Stellenbosch held its 48th production sale on the 18th of July 2024. A total of 52 Dohne rams were sold at the average price of R15,920. Congratulations to GAF Farming of Caledon who bought US230707 at the top price of R56,000. This ram had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharfontein Dohnes held their 15th production sale on the 18th of July 2024. 66 Rams sold at an average price of R9780,00. Congratulations to Jacobus Claasen of Memel who bought the top price ram (CG 220542) at R22,000.00. The ram had breeding values of : weaning weight direct +0.44 kg; Weaning weight maternal -0.49 kg; […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 50th production sale of Kromspruit Dohnes took place on the 2nd of July 2024. Congratulations to Mark and Freddy Schmidt for reaching this achievement. A total of 49 rams where sold to the average price of R9600. The top priced ram, FS230655, was bought by Hanlie Venter of Bethal for R14,500. The ram had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPP Mong Trust held their 30th Production sale on the 4th of June 2024 on the farm Florina, in the district of Villiersdorp. A total of 32 rams sold at the average price of R12,970. Congratulations to Langhoogte Farms in Caledon who purchased the top price ram for R26,000. This ram, AB 220008, born as […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual production sale of Wauldby Dohnes was held on the 13th of March 2024. A total of 48 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R8094. Congratulations to the Pienaars of Burgersdorp who paid the top price of R23,000 for ram B210069. This twin born ram had breeding values of: Weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTweeddale Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 5th of March 2024. A total of 51 rams were sold at an average price of R9460. Maiden stud ewes sold for R1800, pregnant ewes sold for an average price of R1800 and open ewes for R 1570. Congratulations to Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in Stutterheim […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFEM Dohnes, of Burgersdorp held their successful production sale on the 28th of February 2024. Commercial ewes offered on sale achieved good prices. Young ewes sold for R1875 and R2650 was paid for ewes pregnant with twins. 74 Rams sold at the average price of R12710. Congratulations to Wicus Bekker of All-In-One Crux Dohnes who […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGrootfontein Research Trust had a very successful sale on the 23rd of February 2024. Congratulations to Corlia Kleynhans of LK Dohnes who purchase the top priced ram for R28,000. GF211045, born as a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +1.84kg; weaning weight maternal +0.99kg; number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime +2.37; clean […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTwee Neefs Dohnes held a very successful production sale on 16 February 2024. Ewe prices varied between R2250 to R2750 for pregnant ewes and R1740 was paid for open ewes. a Seasonal high of R100,000 was paid for ram GW210311 by JJ Wessels of Edenville. This ram, born as a twin, had breeding values of: […]
Posted on Louis Dohnes of Heilbron held on their annual production sale on the 14th of February 2024. The average price for 27 rams on offer was R8357. Top price ram sold for R17,000 to Wessel Hattingh. This ram, DH220056, born as a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +1.16kg; weaning weight maternal -0.17kg; number […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWhite Wools Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 14th of February 2024. Pregnant ewes sold for R1900 and R2225 was paid for open stud ewes. The average price for 54 rams on offer was R13815. Congratulations to Andrew Knot who bought the top priced ram at R68,000. This ram, WW212023 had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGraham Hobson and JP Steynberg held there production sale on Tuesday 13 February 2024. The total of 54 ewes and 52 Rams were sold at the average prices of R1450.00 and R7538.00 respectively. Congratulations to Graham Hobson who sold the two top priced rams at R12 000 each to Mr Coetzer and Mr Ferreira. A220239 […]
