Posted on — Leave a commentRobbie Blaine and his family held the Wauldby Dohne stud’s annual production sale on Wednesday 8 March 2023. This occasion was very special to the Blaines who also celebrated their family’s 75th year of breeding Dohne Merinos. A total of 48 very hardy Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R 8 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTweeddale Dohnes had their 35th annual production sale on the 28th of February 2023. A total of 78 excellent Eastern Cape Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R8 782. Pregnant ewes were sold at an average price of R2170 and open ewes for R1 950. Congratulations to Mr Andries Marx and […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Eastern Cape Dohne Merino club, for the first time held their annual promotion sale in Cathcart. The sale on Friday 24 February which had quality ewes and Dohne Merino rams on offer and a total of 60 rams were sold. The average price for these rams was R4 474 each and pregnant ewes were […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAndries and Frans Marx held the 35th annual FEM production sale on the 22nd February, 2023. A total of 88 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R17085. Congratulations to the buyers of the two highest priced rams at R80 000, Cobus Church, Phillip Heyns, Zastron as well as Pierre and […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGrootfontein agricultural research trust held their 16th production sale on the 17th of February on the premises of the agricultural college. A total of 43 rams were sold for the average price of R9709. The average price for pregnant ewes was R2410. Congratulations to Mr. Piet Barnhoorn from Middelburg who bought the top priced ram […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThis year’s national Dohne Merino sale was for the first time held in Graaff Reinet. A total of 10 breeders offered 28 stud rams on the 2023 national sale. The average price for the 25 rams sold was R29 480. Congratulations to Mr. Henri du Plessis and his son Stephan who sold the top priced […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBoeta Wessels, National Top Breeder for 2022, over many years became known for the leading position of the Weska Dohne stud. What makes this award of the highest honor of the Dohne Merino breed society even more special, is that it is only the second time in history that the same breeder is awarded two […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe pre-sale function of the 2023 national Dohne Merino sale was in the form of a glamorous sit-down steak dinner with live music. At this occasion, the contributions to the Dohne Merino breed by Mr. Stephan van der Westhuizen (OVK), Wynand du Toit (Suidplaas Dohnes) and president of SA Studbook, Mr. Koos Vosloo, were all […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCongratulations to Kromspruit Dohnes who held their 47th production sale on the farm Stormhoek in the Memel district on 16 February 2023. A total of 38 rams were sold at the average price of R13 276 and the top priced ram at R21 000 FS210505, was sold to William Whipp, Prairie farming. This ram, one […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCongratulations to Twee neefs who sold a total of 201 rams on their annual production sale, 10 February, 2023. The sale was held on the farm Roosterhoek in the Burgersdorp district. The average price for the 101 rams sold per usual auction was R13 000. Another 100 flock rams were sold in groups on a […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCongratulations to White Wools Dohnes that sold 2 rams at the top price of R36 000 for the day. This White Wools sale resulted in 60 Dohne Merino rams sold at the average price of R13 433. Pregnant old ewes were sold at an average price of R2 000 and stud ewes were sold as […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr. Wessel Jan van Deventer and Jan van Deventer held Blydskap Trust’s annual production sale on the 8th of February, 2023. A total of 66 rams were sold at the average price of R14 591. Congratulations to Mr Phillip Morkel who bought BT210330 at the highest price of R40 000. BT210330 born as one of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentJP Steynberg and Graeme Hobson held their 14th production sale on the 7th of February on the Farm Ganora near Nieu Bethesda. A total of 56 excellent Dohne Merino rams were jointly sold for the average price of R10 223. Graeme Hobson sold 25 rams at the average price of R9 080. His top ram […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSneeuberg Dohnes held their 21st production sale on the farm Zuurfontein on 1 February 2023. A total of 43 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13 385. Congratulations to Mr. Frikkie Jooste who bought the most expensive ram at R40 000
Carpe diem Trust held the Trinity Dohnes production sale on 23 January 2023 in the district of Wepener. A total of 30 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R7533. The top priced ram JT210164, was sold at the price of R13 000 to Mr. Lodewyk Knauff. The ram had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCongratulations to CRUX Dohnes who held their annual production sale on Thursaday the 2nd of february 2023. On this very successful production sale, the 103 Dohne Merino rams on offer, were all sold at the average price of R11 073. Congratulations to Mr. Philip Heyns, Heydale Pty Ltd, Rouxville, who bought the top priced ram […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOn Wednesday, 25 January 2023, Suidplaas Dohnes held their firt production of 2023. Despite the current challenges to the small stock industry in particular the Southern Cape area, Dohne farmers remained optimistic and the ram JG212480 was sold at the top price of R75 000. This ram, born as a triplet had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOn a stifling hot day on the farm Vervulling, Cradock, Lowmar Dohnes held their equally hot 13th production sale. Ewes for sale on the day of the sale, 26 January, 2023, fetched prices of between 2350 and R3500 (scanned pregnant with triplets). The total of 55 rams were all sold at the average price of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentHencil Dohnes held its 16th production on the 25th of January 2023. A total of 62 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold on the farm Grootvlei at the average price of R12,355. Congratulations to WR Agri who bought the top priced ram at R50 000. The ram VM200089, had breeding values of : weaning direct […]
Olea Dohnes and Potberg Dohnes held the first Dohne Merino production sales of 2023 on the 19th of January. Olea dohnes had their third production sale on the farm Strydfontein in the Barkly east district. The total of 36 rams were sold at the average price of R7007. Congratulations to WD AGRIC. Barkly East who […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr Wicus Jacobs held the production sale of Tweekoppen Dohnes on Thursday 22 September 2022. A total of 18 veld reared rams were sold at the average price of R5833. Congratulations to Mr. Melt Brits who bought the top priced ram at R9,500. This ram LV200093 had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +0.262 kg; […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCorlea and Doors Kleynhans held their second production sale in the Ventersburg district on 29 September, 2022. They sold 15 excellent Dohne Merino rams at the average price of R10467. Congratulations to the van Niekerks who bought the top priced ram at R14,000. This ram, twin born LK210126, had breeding values of: weaning weight […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCRUX Dohnes staged the last Production sale on the Dohne Merino sales calender for 2022 at the Edenburg golf club on Thursday 06 Oct 2022. A total of 40 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,888. Congratulations to Ernst van Rooyen who bought the top priced ram, JL203370 at R37,000. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr Julius Beukes held the annual Bessiesfontein Dohne Merino production sale on Wednesdays 07 September. This offering of non-pampered rams resulted in a total of 36 rams sold at the average price of R15,257. Mr Johann Talanda from Dannhauser bought the top priced ram at the price of R28,000. The twin born ram J210253, had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentHenry and Stephan du Plessis held the Kouga Dohnes production sale on Thursday 13 September at the Humansdorp sales complex. A total of 73 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,712. Congratulations to Klipsloot Boerdery who bought the highest priced ram at R27,000. This ram, JD210005, one of a twin, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentKoenas van der Westhuizen held his 22nd production sale at Nieuwoudtville on Tuesday 06 September, 2022. A total of 55 non-pampered Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13,782. Congratulations to Mr Izak Smit (Piket Dohnes, Eendekuil) who bought lot 46 at the top price of R78,000. This ram, JV210335, had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMarcellene van Rooyen held Mullersvlei Dohnes’ annual production sale in conjunction with the Calvinia promotion sale on 30 August 2022. A total of 35 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R10,171 and a top price of of R22,000 was paid by Vyekraal Farming, Darling, for lot 12. The ram MV210082, had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentNiel Kruger held Schietfontein Dohnes’ very successful production sale on the 16th of August at the Phillipolis showgrounds. The total of 30 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R11,500. Congratulation to the Vermaaks who bought the highest priced ram at R29,000. The ram, DJ210160, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSteven and Carel mouton held Olyfenbosch Dohnes annual production sale on 11 August 2022. At this excellent sale, a total of 58 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,397. The top priced ram at R28,000 was sold to Mr DH Wessels, Karsrivier, Bredasdorp. This ram, SP210523 is one of a twin […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr Clark Rattray held Pleasant View Dohne Merino stud’s annual production sale at the Swartberg KZN’s auction centre on 11 August 2022. A total of 56 excellent rams were sold at the average price of R11,894. The highest price of R32,000 was paid for the ram CR200103 by Mr. Jacques du plessis of Fairbridge Agri, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWynand du Toit, his family and staff, celebrated the 50th year of existence of the Suidplaas Dohne Merino stud, at the occasion of the stud’s production sale, held on the 10th of August 2022. At the sit-down dinner, Mr. Wynand du Toit and his wife Madre, enlightened the attendees on valuable lessons learnt and also […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFC Bester and Jandre Bester heldtheir extremely successful annual production sale on the farm Kruispad in the district of Moorreesburg on 05 August, 2022. FC Bester sold 63 top rams at the average price of R16,810. The top price for XP-Boerdery was R32,000 for the ram XP210363, which was sold to Mr. Johan Swart, Riviersonderend. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCongratulations to Mr JF du Toit, de Kop Dohnes, Bredasdorp, and Mr. Michael Swart, Swarco Dohnes, Caledon, who sold excellent Dohne Merino rams at the Suidkaap promotion sale, Bredasdorp, on 28 July 2022. Mr JF du Du toit sold a total of 26 Dohne Merino rams at the average price of R15,462. His highest priced […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPiket Dohnes achieved an excellent average price of R18,815 for the 81 Dohne rams on their annual production sale. The highest price for an individual ram on the sale that took place on the 4th of August 2022, was R150,000. Congratulations to Welgegund Farming Malmesbury and by names Mr Hoffie van Blerk, Simon van Blerk, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGoudklip Dohnes sold a total of 46 excellent Dohne Merino rams on its annual production sale at the farm Kliprug, Malmesbury. The average price for the rams was R16,391. Congratulations to Ilze Coetzee, Fonteinskloof farming, Caledon who bought the highest priced ram on the day of 03 August, 2022, at R31,000. The twin born ram […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr Boeta Wessels and Jurie Wessels held the very successful annual production sale of Weska Dohnes on the farm Karsrivier Bredasdorp. On the day of 29 July, 2022, the total of 76 top Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R16,974. The top priced ram, JW201107, at R56,000 was bought by […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharfontein Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 21st July, 2022, at the farm Humania, Vrede. A total of 54 top Dohne Merinos were sold at the average price of R14,407. Congratulations to Mr Jacobus Claassen Who bought CG200355 at the highest price of R35,000. The ram born as one of a twin had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Nel family held the 21st production sale on Thursday, 28 July, 2022, on the farm Ofra in the Brandfort district. A total of 58 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,832. The top priced ram was sold at R80,000 to Mr. DH (Boeta) Wessels, Bredasdorp, JF (Vlooi) Du Toit, de […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMark and Freddy Schmidt sold 55 excellent Dohne Merino rams on the 46th annual production sale of Kromspruit Dohnes at the average price of R13,027. The top priced ram, on the day of Friday, 08 July, 2022, was sold at the price of R24,000. The ram, FS210206 which was born as a single, had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe University of Stellenbosch held their annual production sale on the farm Mariendahl (Elsenburg) on the 14th of July, 2022. A total of 50 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R15,800. The highest priced ram at R31,000, was sold to Mr Hoffie Basson, Goudklip Dohne Merinos, Malmesbury. Breeding values for […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSwarco Dohnes held their 23rd Production sale on Wednesday 15 June 2022, co-actively with the 27th Caledon ram breeders sale at Caledon. A total of 34 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,912. The highest priced ram at R38,000, was bought by Hammansdal farming. This ram MS210146, had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBertus Mong held Doh-Net-So Dohnes’ 28th annual production sale on Tuesday 07 June 2022, on the farm Florina, Villiersdorp. A total of 39 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13577. The sale was marked by Langhoogte farms, buying four rams at the price of R22,000 each, apart from the top priced […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLouise Dohnes’ annual production sale took place at the farm Canossa, Heilbron on Wednesday 06 April 2022. On this very special day, a total of 42 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R10 071. Congratulations to Ric and Alta Bornman, who bought the top priced ram at the price of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Hobson and Steynberg annual production sale took place on 8 February 2022 on the farm Ganora near Nieu Bethesda. Mr Graeme Hobson, Ebenezer, sold a total of 19 rams at the average price of R9 684 and two rams were sold at the highest price for a Hobson ram of R12 000. Mr. JP […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBlydskap Trust held their annual production sale on 9 February 2022. The sale was very well prepared and a total of 67 rams were sold at the average price of R16 463. The top priced ram, BT200522, at R52 000 was sold to Eksteen Family farming. BT200522 was born as one of a twin and […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBlydskap trust held its annual production sale on their property on 09 February 2022. At this well organised event the total of 67 Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R16 463. Congratulations to Eksteen Family Trust and Crous farming who bought the highest priced ram at the price of R52 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSellers Boet Steenkamp (Olea Dohnes, Barkly East), Tom and John Blaine (Ross Dohnes, Amabele), Gerald and Erna Cawthorne (Southgate Dohnes, Stutterheim), Greg Hart (Msenge Trust, Komga) Mninawa Qotoy (Mountain view, Elliot) and Morne de Bruin (Hampton farms, Cathcart) must be congratulated on the excellence of their rams offered for sale at the Kei Road sale […]
Posted on — 2 CommentsRichard Armstrong held the 34th annual production sale of the Tweeddale Dohne Merino stud on Tuesday 1 March, on the farm Tweeddale, in the district of Cathcart. The total of 73 Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R11 938. Congratulations to FEM Dohnes on buying the top priced ram at […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGrootfontein agricultural research trust sold 67 excellent Dohne Merino rams at their annual production sale. The top price for the sale on the 18th of February 2022, was R27 000. The average price for the rams on offer was R8,948. The ram GF191134, sold to Grassridge Farms, was born as one of a twin and […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTwee Neefs Dohnes – Gawie van Zyl and Steyn Steenekamp held their production sale at the facilities of Steyn Steenekamp on February the 11th. The main sale resulted in 105 excellent rams sold for the average price of R15 862. The top priced ram was sold to Plaatjieskraal boerdery at the price of R66 000. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOne of the oldest Dohne Merino farming enterprises held teir stud Kromspruit Dohnes’ annual production sale on 18 February 2022. This stud sold a total of 55 excellent rams at the average price of R16 491 with a top price of R28 000. The ram FS200239, born as a single boasted breeding values of: weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFEM Dohnes, a well known Dohne Merino stud, held their extremely successful production sale on Wednesday 23 February 2022. The total of 102 rams were sold at the average price of R19 696. Congratulations to A Wilken, Rouxville who bought SD190018 at the top price of R110 000. The ram, one of a twin had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual National Dohne Merino sale took place at the Bloemfontein showgrounds on 16 February 2022. Although less rams than expected were entered for this single most prestigious Dohne Merino sale, the total of 27 top rams were sold at the average price of R44 000. Congratulations to Pleasant View Dohnes which was awarded as […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSneeuberg dohnes held their 20th production sale on the farm, Zuurfontein, in the Cradock district, on 02 February, 2022. A total of 61 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13 868. Congratulations to Mr. Boeta Wessels who bought the highest priced ram, ZK201594 at R55 000. The ram was born […]
Posted on — Leave a commentNormandy Dohnes held their annual production sale on the farm Grassdale, Graaff Reinet district, on 1 February, 2022. the total of 39 excellent rams were all sold at the average price of R9282. Congratulations to Mr Graeme Hobson and Charlton Dohnes, who bought the two highest priced rams at R18 000 each. The average prices […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCRUX Dohnes held their 14th extremely successful production sale on 03 February, 2022, at the Edenburg, Free State, Golf Club. A total of 111 outstanding rams were sold at the average price of R12 472. Congratulations to AJ van der Merwe who bought the highest priced ram at R95 000. The ram SV190311, born as […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTrinity Dohnes held their annual production sale on 26th January, 2022 in the Wepener district. A total of 31 Dohne Merino rams were sold for the average price of R6532 and the highest priced ram, sold to Lammermore Trust, fetched a price of R10000. Ewes were sold at an average price of R2000 each and […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLowmar Dohnes held their extremely successful 12th production sale on the farm, Vervulling, Cradock, on 27 January, 2022. On this very hot day, the total of 57 excellent Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R17 140. The two top priced rams at R46 000 were sold to Mr. Pieter Erasmus. […]
Posted on — 2 CommentsThe Hencil Dohne Merino stud held its 15th production sale on 26 January, 2022, on the farm Grootvlei in the Barkly East district. The total of 68 excellently prepared Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R19 220. The top priced ram at R180 000 VM190684, one of a twin, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSuidplaas Dohnes started to celebrate their 50th year of existence by staging their first production sale on 26 January 2022. Although, Suidplaas Dohne’, one of the older South African studs, will stage their main celebration at their second production sale during August 2022, their first production sale for 2022 on 26 January, already resulted in […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOlea Dohnes held their annual production sale on the farm Strydfontein, in the Barkly East district. A total of 48 top rams were all sold on the date of 20 January 2022. The average price of R6885 was realized for veld reared rams with excellent genetic qualities. Congratulations to Mr DJ Vorster who bought OJ200545 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr JF (Vlooi) du Toit held Potberg Dohnes’ annual production sale at the Swellendam showgrounds on 20 January 2022. The total of 74 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12304. The new owner of the highest priced ram, JF200549, at R42000 is Mr JJ (Kosie) Wessels, Bredasdorp. The ram, one of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 2022 autumn Production sale season was kicked off by the extremely successful production of Mr. Dries Pienaar’s White Wools stud on the farm Collingham in the Molteno district. The total of 64 rams were all sold on the day of 19 January 2022, at the average price of R14281. Congratulations to Dr Johan Louwrens, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSchietfontein Dohnes held their annual production sale on 17 August 2021, at Phillipolis. The total of 24 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R10667. Congratulations to Mr. Jaco louw who bought the top priced ram at R15,000. The ram DJ200136 was born as one of a twin and had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentColia Heyns held LK Dohnes’ first production sale on Thursday 30 September 2021 at Ventersburg. Congratulations to Corlia and her husband Theo’s first effort to sell 29 excellent Dohne Merino rams at the average price of R12,630. Mr Hugh Enslin, Kroonstad, bought LK200067 at the top price of R21,000. This ram was born as one […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWicus Jacobs held 2Koppen Dohnes’ annual production sale on Thursday, 21 September 2021. The total of 29 veld reared rams with short wool on, were all sold at the excellent average price of R8,190. Congratulations to Mr. Martihn de Kock from Zastron who bought LV190037 at the highest price of R15,500. LV190037 was single born […]
Posted on — Leave a commentJulius Beukes held Bessiesfontein’s production sale on Thursday 23 September 2021. Despite the fact that the sale coincided with various other livestock sales in the area, a total of 51 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R11,373. Congratulations to Mr Pierre van Zuydam, Mooirivier who bought the top priced ram at […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr Clark Rattray held CCM Farms’ annual production sale on 08 August 2021 at Swartberg, KZN. The total of 73 excellent Dohne Merino rams were all sold for the average price of R14116. Congratulations to Mr Adrian Alberts and his father, Hennie, who bought the highest priced ram at R30,500. This ram born as one […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual Weskus promotion sale, took place on Wednesday, 08 September, 2021, on the farm De Klip, Vredenburg. Mr. Izak Smit represented the Dohne Merino breed at this sale, and he sold 13 rams out of the Piket Dohne Merino stud, at the average price of R10,538. Congratulations to Mr.AI Coetzee, Velddrift, who bought the […]
Posted on — Leave a commentHenry and Stephan du Plessis staged Kouga Dohnes’ annual production sale on the 7th of September, 2021, at Humansdorp. The total of 70 high quality Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R12,493. Congratulations to Mr E du Preez, Klipstoot Boerdery who bought the highest priced ram at R37,500. JD200308 born […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMr. Koenas van der Westhuizen held Towerland Dohnes’ annual production production sale on the 7th of September, 2021, at Nieuwoudtville, Western Cape. This extremely successfull sale resulted in 60 Dohne Merino rams sold at the average price of R14,250. Congratulations to Mr. Boeta Wessels who bought the highest priced ram at R41,000. JV200281 born […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPhillip Erasmus and his family, held the very successful 29th production sale of Charlton Dohnes on the 31st of August, 2021, at “Die Kaia”, Somerset East. The 38 excellent veld reared and very adaptable rams, were all sold for the average price of R9961. Dr Francois Pretorius from Ermelo, bought the highest priced ram at […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Suidkaap promotion sale on 29 July, 2021 was supported by Dohne Merino breeders, Mr JF du Toit, de Kop Dohnes, and Mr Daniel Giliomee, Vlakkloof Dohnes, by offering and selling 43 Dohne Merino rams. These two breeders are congratulated for posting a combined average sales price of R14,558 per ram. They, also attained highest […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMarcellene van Rooyen held Mullersvlei Dohnes’ annual production sale on Tuesday, 24 August, 2021, under severe conditions, at Calvinia. A total of 30 Dohne Merino were sold at the average price of R8,133. The top priced ram at R22,000 was sold to Mr. Rossouw Cilliers, Laaste Drift Dohnes, Ceres. The ram, MV200300 born as a […]
Posted on — Leave a commentStephen and Carel Mouton staged Olyvenbosch Dohnes’ extremely successful annual production sale on Thursday, 12 August, 2021, at the Eendekuil recreational hall. The total of 57 rams on offer were all sold for the average price of R14825 and the highest priced ram at R25,000 was sold to Mr Jan-Hendrik Visser, Piketberg. The ram, SP200264, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFC and Jandre Bester held Corsando Dohnes’ annual production sale on Friday, 06 August, 2021, on the farm Kruispad, in the Moorreesburg district. FC Bester (XP-Boerdery) sold 67 rams at the average price of R16,254 and Jandre Bester sold 27 equally excellent extensively adapted Dohne Merino rams at R12,960 on average. FC Bester’s top priced […]
Posted on — Leave a commentIsak Smit held Piket Dohne’s exceptional successful annual production sale on Thursday, 5th August, 2021 at the Eendekuil recreational hall. The total of 73 excellent Dohne Merino rams were all sold for the average price of R19,493. The total of 101 ewes were also all sold for R3,459 on average with a highest price of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentHoffie and Lammie Basson held their annual production on the farm Kliprug in the Malmesbury district. On this sale that took place on Wednesday, 04 August, 2021, Hoffie Basson sold 46 rams at the average price of R16913. Congratulations to Andre Kirsten who bought the highest priced ram at R31,000. Lammie Basson also sold […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSuidplaas Dohnes held its second ram sale for 2021 (23rd production sale) on the 11th of August. The total of 110 top Dohne Merino rams were all sold for the average price of R17964. The top priced ram at R83,000, was bought on-line by Mr Cornel Landman from Oudtshoorn who could not attend the sale […]
Posted on — Leave a commentJohn Morris held Stellenbosch University’s annual small stock production sale on the 15th of July, 2021. This sale, conducted by BKB, proved to be extremely successful regarding the Dohne Merinos on offer. The total of 50 Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R17,880. Congratulations to Mr. Peter Delport, Caledon, who […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSwarco Dohnes held their annual production sale in conjunction with the Caledon ram sale 0n Wednesday the 9th of June, 2021. A total of 40 top Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R15,750. The top priced ram, MS180669 with breeding values of +2.593 percent (number of lambs weaned), +1.976 kg […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBertus Mong held PP Mong Trust’s 27th production sale on the 1st of June, 2021 at the farm Florina in the district of Villiersdorp. A total of 42 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,487. Mr Josias le Roux (Langhoogte farms, Caledon) bought the highest priced ram at R26,000 as well […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMark and Freddy Schmidt held Kromspruit Dohnes’ annual production sale with excellent results on the 9th of July, 2021. The sale was held in electronic format due to Covid-19 restrictions at that time. Consequently no photograph of the highest priced ram sold at R30,000 with it new owner, Mr. JF Eloff, could be taken. Despite […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWeska Dohnes achieved record level prices on their annual production sale which took place on the 30th of July, 2021. The total of 65 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R19,077. The Stellenbosch University Dohne Merino stud, managed by Mr. John Morris, bought the highest priced ram at R60,000. This ram, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Charfontein Dohne Merino stud held its annual production sale on Wednesday, 15 July 2021 – a chilly winters day. The total of 63 excellent veld adapted rams were sold at the average price R12,150. The top priced ram (CG190204) with breeding values of +3.620 percent for lambs weaned; +2.62 kg weaning direct; +0.487 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentNello Dohnes held their exceptionally successful 20th production sale on the 22nd of July 2021. The total of 87 top Dohne rams were sold at the average price of R16,351. The highest priced ram at R30,000, was bought by Mr Rudolf Maree, Swartbult Farming, Brandfort. This ram – LW191306’s breeding values were: Wean Direct 3.177 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentwauldby Dohnes held their extremely successful production sale on 09 March 2021. The total of 43 well looked after Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R14,128 with B180318 sold for the top price of R28,000. The breeding values for B180318 were weaning direct 1.937 kg; weaning maternal 0.127 kg; number […]
Posted on — 2 CommentsBlydskap Trust held their annual production sale on 10 February 2021 with great success. The total of 65 excellent Dohne Merino rams were all sold at the average price of R12,785 each. The most expensive ram was sold for R26 000 to Dawie and Elnora Crous from Caledon. The ram BT190543 had breeding values of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAt the Kromspruit Dohnes’ production sale on 04 February a total of 52 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R14,183. The top priced ram, FS190597, with breeding values of weaning direct 2.099 kg; weaning maternal 0.481 kg; number lambs weaned 2.738 percent; 12 months body weight 3.338 kg; clean fleece […]
Posted on — 1 CommentThe second Keiroad sale took place on 26 February 2021. This sale was more successful than last years sale with a much improved offering of Dohne Merino rams. the total of 41 rams on offer were all sold at the average price of R 5,620. The top priced ram AC180014, was sold to Sheard […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMarius van Heerden held the Grootfontein research trust’s production sale on 19 February 2021. A total of 61 rams were sold at the average prive of R8,369. The top priced ram with breeding values of weaning direct 2.701 kg; weaning maternal 0.163 kg; number lambs weaned 3.338 percent; 12 months body weight 4.055 kg; clean […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual Hobson and Steynberg production sale took place on 09 February 2021. The total of 49 excellent hardy Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R9,622 and the top price of R27,000 was paid by Mr Piet du Plessis from Cradock. This ram SF190004 had breeding values of weaning direct 1.416 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentRichard Armstrong held his exceptionally successful production sale on the farm Tweeddale, Cathcart, on 02 March, 2021. The total of 68 extensively reared Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13,301. The top price (R41,000) was paid by regular client, Mr van Heerden, Heuningklip, Queenstown for ram number RA180405. The breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentNormandy Dohnes, one of the older Dohne Merino Studs, held their very successful production sale on 02 Feb, 2021. A total of 53 excellent rams were sold for the average price of R9,439 and the top price of R28,000 was paid by Mr Carl Miles from Dordrecht. The top priced ram NH192029 has breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSteyn Steenekamp (SM and OB) and Gawie van Zyl (GW) held Twee Neefs Dohnes’ production sale on 12 February, 2021. This sale represents a new development in the sense that the conventional sale of well prepared was combined with a silent sale of flock rams suited to flock breeders in need of functional rams […]
Posted on — 2 CommentsCecil van der Merwe recorded the highest average price on a production sale to this point for the autumn Dohne Merino sales season for 2021. The sale that took place on 26 January, 2021, resulted 78 rams sold for the average price of R17,872. The highest priced ram, VM190249, was sold at R42,000 to Mr […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSneeuberg Dohnes held their annual production sale on 03 February 2021 and a total of 60 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13,292. The top priced ram, ZK190725, with production figures of weaning direct 1.812 kg; weaning maternal 0.112 kg; number lambs weaned 8.038 percent; clean fleece weight 0.434 kg; […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharlton Dohnes held their first production sale of 2021 on 12 February 2021. The total of 32 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R7391. Three rams were sold at the top price of R9,000 to Louw Froehlich, Kenny Ross and FJ Nell respectively.
Posted on — Leave a commentWhite Wools Dohnes held the first Dohne Merino production sale of the 2021 autumn sales season on 20 January, 2021. The total of 66 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R13,826 and the highest priced ram, WW180098, was sold to Mr. MA Lambrechts at R94,000. This visually excellent ram’s breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWesdan farming their extremely successful Dohne Merino production sale on 24 February 2021. The total of 43 Dohne Merino rams on offer were all sold at the average price of R10,910. A total of three rams were sold at the highest price of of R21,000 each to Mr. Hugh Enslin, Wessel Hattingh and Koos Kruger […]
