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Posted on — Leave a commentDohne Australia – May 2026
Discover the latest Dohne Merino news, including historic Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial wins, 2026 events, breeder education, Sheep Genetics updates, and the World Dohne Merino Conference.
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Preparations are underway for the 2026 Australian Sheep and Wool Show Dohne Merino Marquee, featuring educational programs, stud displays, fashion showcases, judging events, and industry sponsorships. Read the latest updates on Sheep Genetics, the NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition, and upcoming Dohne Merino events in Australia and South Africa.
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The inaugural NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition is underway, with 26 schools across New South Wales raising Dohne wether lambs as part of an exciting youth agricultural initiative. Discover how the competition is promoting sheep husbandry, meat and wool education, industry sponsorships, and the future of the Dohne Merino breed ahead of the 2026 finals in Orange NSW.
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The Australian Dohne Breeders’ Association shares highlights from its 2026 face-to-face council meeting, including breed development initiatives, Sheep Genetics updates, upcoming industry events, ram sale results, and preparations for the inaugural NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition and World Dohne Merino Conference in South Africa.
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Explore the latest Victorian Dohne Merino industry updates, including the success of the 2025 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, strong demand for Dohne ewes despite drought conditions, upcoming youth-focused agricultural initiatives, and details about the 2026 World Dohne Merino Conference in South Africa.
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The year 2025 has unfolded as a much-improved year for the sheep and wool industry in South Africa. It is encouraging to see producers’ sentiment becoming increasingly positive. With our product prices showing strong recovery throughout the year, we look forward with confidence to a prosperous 2026. I am proud to say that, despite various […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCouncil Report 2024
1. General Overview Note that the council report on breed activities during 2024 is released only at the end of 2025 to be able to reflect on complete information on 2023 born animals (now two years old). The report provides valuable information on aspects such as reproduction, production values and selection intensity, which proved to […]
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States’ Year in Review NSW Hello everyone, well another year has flown by, it seems the state’s seasonal conditions have not really changed from this time last year. Conditions in the south have improved slightly, (but it could be a long summer), the northeast again have had a well above average year with the west […]
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A look back at the 2025 Dohne breeding season across New South Wales and Western Australia, highlighting record ram sale prices, stud achievements, industry milestones, and exciting upcoming events including the 2026 World Dohne Merino Conference in South Africa.
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Vale 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 […]
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LambEx 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 […]
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Annual 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 […]
Dohne Australia – July 2025
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 […]
Dohne Australia – June 2025
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 Australia – May 2025
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 […]
Dohne Australia – April 2025
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 […]
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Councils’ 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 […]
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Annual 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 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentDohne Merino Journal 2024
This 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 […]
Dohne Australia – Christmas 2024
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 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCouncil Report 2023
1 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 […]
Dohne Australia – December 2024
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 Australia – November 2024
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 Australia – October 2024
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), […]
Dohne Australia – September 2024
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 […]
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The annual face to face meeting of the ADBA Council was held at Naranderra in mid- February to coincide with the Coonong AMSEA Open Day. Firstly, I would like to thank Don Mills and his committee and Tom and Sophie Holt and the Coonong crew for making the trial and open day such a success. […]
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AMSEA Coonong Sire Evaluation Open Day Report Coonong sire trial open day 21st February was attended by approx. 50 people including 8 sire entrant owners. Adult ewe updates to fleece and body were presented as well as final figures on the wether drop, as well as visual scoring and classing results. Udder and teat traits were collected and […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCouncil Report 2022
1 General Overview Note that the council report on breed activities during 2022 is released only at the end of 2023 to be able to reflect on complete information on 2021 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 Dohne Australia – July 2023
Partner in the former Burnbank Dohne Stud, Carol Hale of Cavendish Victoria, passed away suddenly whilst teaching at the Horsham Secondary School where she had been posted for the past 9 years. Partner Andrew Campbell speaking during the funeral on Friday June 30 recalled the payment of many invoices for Carol’s spare time hobby of repairing old computers for children
Posted on Dohne Australia – June 2023
Australian Sheep & Wool Show – Dohne Marquee July 14 – 16 All roads lead to Bendigo on July 14 for the premier sheep show in Australia. As a prequel for the Dohne as feature breed in 2024 we have received a record number of sheep nominations. Thank you to those studs that replied to […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – April 2023
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS) has selected the Dohne as its 2024 Feature Breed. The Association’s Show Committee has been in regular contact with the Australian Sheep and Wool Show organisers, and we are delighted that our breed will be of prominence on this ‘big stage’ in July […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – March 2023
It was fantastic to have the full complement of Councillors present for the F2F 2023.
The major topic was the presentation and discussion of a Strategic Plan for the ADBA moving forward. The final report is currently being prepared by Kate Brabin (AOK) and members will be informed of outcomes and actions in due course.
Posted on Well known Paraguayan farmer and former Dohne Merino Breeder passes away
It is with great sadness that Dohne Merino breeders became aware that Danie Coetzee who lived in Paraguay for the passed 30 years, is deceased. Danie Coetzee was Manager of the central Dohne Merino nucleus in the Southern Free State, and made a great contribution to the breed before he and his family relocated to […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – February 2023
Council would like to inform members of the passing of former ADBA Approved Classer and Elders branch manager Clyde McKenzie who passed away in the first week of January 2023.
Clyde serviced the Riverina district for 47 years as a wool buyer, over these year Clyde was the District Wool Manager for Elders, along with serving 12 years as the Deniliquin Branch Manager.
The Dohne Merino breed society appoints assistant manager, Vaughan Collier
The Dohne Merino breed society welcomes Vaughan Collier who is appointed as assistant manager of the breed society from the first of March 2023. Vaughan is married to Annekie and have three kids. He is 38 years old and farms with Merinos since 2014 on his family farm in the district of Colesberg. He is […]
Posted on Journal 2022
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 Council Report 2021
The year 2021 was marked by the Covid-19 restrictions affecting all major activities of the breed society. The National sale however took place after the Foot-and-mouth non-event of the previous year. The sale which took place under Covid-19 restricted conditions, resulted in 30 top rams being sold for the average price of R35,600.
Posted on Dohne Australia – December 2022
A newsletter publication of the Australian Dohne Breeders’ Association
Christmas break – The secretary’s office will be closed for Christmas holidays starting Friday 16 December 2022 and reopening Tuesday 10 January 2023.
Posted on Dohne Australia – November 2022
The Dohne Breed was well represented at the Jamestown Show on the 2nd and 3rd of October.
With the support of 4 South Australian studs: Babirra, Clover Downs, Eagle Ridge, and Ulooloo, and Macquarie from NSW and Stirling from Victoria there was an eye-catching display in front of the ram shed.
Posted on Dohne Australia – October 2022
September was a big month for Dohne ram sales, with rams being sold across three states Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.
See below sale results from the September sales.
Posted on Dohne Australia – September 2022
Dohne ram sales kicked off at the end of July in South Australia and continued in South Australia for the month of August. As we move into September this will be our largest selling month for the Dohne Breed, with rams being sold across three states Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.
Posted on Dohne Australia – August 2022
After 2 years of Covid cancellations, the 3 days of Bendigo ASWS Dohne Tent 2022 began with Longeranong Agricultural College on the Friday, Moama Grammer on the Saturday, interspersed with a series of short Tech Talks finishing with intra-stud judging on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Posted on Dohne Australia – July 2022
Council would like to welcome and congratulate our two newly appointed classers to the association, Brad Wilson Dubbo NSW and Stephen Chalmers Kerang VIC. Both these gentlemen are well known in the livestock industry as agents for Nutrien Ag Solutions. A big thank you to Allan Casey for writing and conducting the theory section of […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – June 2022
Councils’ Annual Face to Face Meeting – Council will conduct the annual face to face meeting on Monday 20 June and Tuesday 21 June in Albury NSW. This provides the opportunity for sub committees to present researched recommendations to council. If any members have topics/issues that they would like council to address at this meeting please email […]
Posted on Dohnemerino’s lewer ongeëwenaarde bydrae
Die getal geregistreerde dohnemerinotelers wat die Wes- en Suid Kaap bedien, beloop tans 24 gevestigde telers, asook twee nuwe stoeterye wat onlangs gestig is. Die getal geregistreerde dohnemerinotelers wat die Wes- en Suid Kaap bedien, beloop tans 24 gevestigde telers, asook twee nuwe stoeterye wat onlangs gestig is. Die 24 gevestigde stoeterye – met ’n […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – May 2022
Councils’ Update Councils’ Annual Face to Face Meeting – Council will conduct the annual face to face meeting on Monday 20 June and Tuesday 21 June in Albury NSW. This provides the opportunity for sub committees to present researched recommendations to council. If any members have topics/issues that they would like council to address at this meeting please […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – April 2022
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Fingers crossed, it looks as though the Bendigo Dohne Tent will be up and running again this year from July 15 to 17. It is hoped that the new education based revamp prepared 2 years ago involving both Moama Grammar and Longerenong Agricultural College will be the take home feature. […]
Posted on Dohne Merino person of the year
Weston school of agriculture, Mooi River, KZN, won the Zoetis Dohne Merino person of the year trophy for 2022. Me. Hannelie le Roux who is in charge of small stock at the school as well as Mr. Pierre van Rensburg, acting principal of the school attended the Dohne Merino AGM and OVK pre-sale function for […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – March 2022
ADBA Sire Evaluation – 2021 Drop – Coonong Station Urana On Wednesday 2 February 2022 Classing of the 2021 Drop ADBA Sire Evaluation Wether Progeny was conducted at Coonong Station Urana. A tremendous turn out from the Site Committee and some extra helpers made for a great day of data collection. Those attending commented on […]
Posted on Dohne Merino Annual General meeting and awards
The Annual general meeting of the Dohne Merino breed society, on 15 February 2022, appointed the newly elected council in the main photograph (Mr Dries Pienaar, absent) to manage the affairs of the society, this year. Congratulations to newly elected council members, Mr. John Morris and Mr Dries Pienaar. Mr Koos Vosloo, president of […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – February 2022
Vale Graham Crawford The Council and Members of the ADBA are sad to inform you of the passing of Graham Crawford, Goldvale Dohne Stud, Crystal Brook, South Australia on Friday 31st December 2021. Graham and Helen were one of the early members first using Dohne rams in 2000 and registering the Goldvale Stud, GV 089 in […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – Festive Season/January 2022
Councils’ Year in Review Council has again this year been working on behalf of members to promote the Dohne breed and encourage breeders to maintain a high level of integrity and accuracy with data recording and reporting. The majority of members are to be congratulated on timely and accurate data submission which benefits both individual […]
Posted on Journal 2021
Posted on Recent Research on Dohne Merinos
Dohne Merino sheep became internationally more popular and as a result more research is performed on Dohne Merinos. Apart from regular research at the major research institutions in Australia, the Free State university is establishing a Dohne Merino research flock and several research institutions in South America do research on the breed. In this article […]
Posted on Council Report 2020
The year 2020 was marked by firstly a Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak followed by a Covid-19 national lockdown. This circumstances caused the Dohne Merino Breed society to cancel the national sale 3 days before its due date. Consequently, breeders sold the rams selected for the national sale in several ways and some were being held back […]
Posted on AMT Sheep Industry Outlook
Over the last three years, feeder lamb and mutton prices were on a general upward trend which can be ascribed to, amongst other, the lower availability of animals due to lower herd numbers. The drought over the last decade had a severe effect on the ability of producers to maintain their herd numbers. This coupled […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – December 2021
MLA & Sheep Genetics Office Christmas break – The MLA and Sheep Genetics office will be closed for Christmas holidays starting Friday 24 December 2021 and reopening Tuesday 4 January 2022. The last analysis for 2021 will be: • DOHNE MERINO – Tuesday 7th December The first analysis for 2022 will be: • DOHNE MERINO – Friday […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – September 2021
Newly Appointed Councillor Council would like to welcome and congratulate Lynda Farrow, Babirra Dohne Stud, Stansbury South Australia for being the newly appointed Councillor, alongside President Rachel Browne, Vice President John Nadin and Councillors Rhys Parsons, Greg Hall, Don Mills and Darren Gurnett. The National Promotional Committee would also like to welcome Lynda into the […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – October 2021
October Newsletter 2021 September Sales Western Australia C-View Dohnes Ram Sale, Esperance WA 10 rams sold to $1300 and averaged $960. Mollerin Rock Ram Sale, Cadoux WA 79 rams sold to $2300 and averaged $1323. Father and son buyers, Reece (left) and Richard Boyne, TA & D Boyne & Sons, Koorda, Mollerin Rock Dohne stud principal […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – August 2021
Australian Sheep & Wool Show – Dohne Marquee Report Following the Victorian government announcing late Thursday afternoon 15th July that all of Victorian would be going into a 5 day lockdown as of midnight (due to COVID), this meant the Australian Sheep and Wool Show had to be cancelled. We are all hoping this event will be able to go ahead next […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – July 2021
Vale Bill Mildren Sheep classer stalwart Bill Mildren passed after a long illness on June 9 aged 81. Although Bill had no official capacity within the ADBA he was a founding advocate of the Dohne and worked with many Dohne studs over a 20 year period including; Uardry , Koonik , Calga , DD, Havelock […]
Posted on Renowned South African animal scientist passed away
It is with great sadness that the Dohne Merino breed Society sympathizes with the family, former colleagues and the entire livestock community, on the passing away of Dr. Jan (JH) Hofmeyr former director of the ” Irene dairy and animal science research institute”. Dr Hofmeyr leaves an empty space in the South African livestock an […]
Posted on Dohne Australia – June 2021
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 — 2 CommentsFrankfurt Thinktank
The first of a series of three Think tank meetings held by the Dohne Merino breed society was held on April 15 at Frankfort, Free State, with good results for the Dohne industry. The total of 33 inspectors, Dohne Merino flock breeders and stud farmers who attended the event, thoroughly reflected on aspects that contribute […]
Posted on — 1 CommentDohne Merino AGM and awards – 2021
The 55th Annual general Meeting of the Dohne Merino breed society took place at 18H00 hours, 16 February, at the BKB sales complex, Bloemfontein showgrounds, Bloemfontein. Although Covid-19 measures prohibited the formal presentation of awards at the customary function after the AGM, the ocassion was well attended by 46 breeders and officials. The high light […]
Posted on Journal 2020
Posted on South African Dohne Merino lamb born in Argentina!
After the World Dohne Merino conference, 2016, Argentina, negotiations at various levels, took place to enable the export of South African Dohne Merino genetic material to the South American market (dominated by Australian Dohne Merino breeders). After Mr Daniel Groves identified an Argentine breeder interested in South African genetics, a delegation from Argentina visited South […]
Posted on A Day in The Life of a Dohne Merino Farmer
It’s finally time to announce the winner of our Dohne Merino Photography Competition. Thank you so much for all of your entries, our judges were blown away by both the technical prowess and story-telling elements of your photographs. We would like to thank Extreme Lights for sponsoring the main prize, a Wuben P26 Flashlight. They […]
Posted on University of the Free State invest in Dohne Merinos
The University of Free State acquired 100 pregnant commercial Dohne Merino ewes from Mr Koos Vosloo, Edenburg. These ewes are intended to be used in all small stock projects of the university. According to president of the Dohne Merino breed society, Mr. Koos Vosloo, the strategy of the University will be to expand their Dohne […]
Posted on News from the Dohne Merino office
It is with great sadness that the office of the Dohne Merino breed society reports that the father of Mr. Koos Vosloo, president of the society passed away. Chris Vosloo was well known in the woolled sheep industry and he will be remembered for a long time to come. Chris made a huge contribution to […]
Posted on Photo Competition: A day in the life of a South African Dohne farmer
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 Wolboere maak só in moeilike tye
’n Raadslid van die Dohnemerinotelersgenootskap van Suid-Afrika het onlangs gesê die wolskaapbedryf in Suid-Afrika verkeer al vir die laaste vier jaar reeds in ’n “staat van inperking”. Daar is verskeie uitdagings wat wolskaapboere op eie bodem in die gesig staar en boerderyomstandighede is ook nie altyd maklik nie. Hiermee ’n paar van die negatiewe faktore […]
Posted on Stoet wys toekoms aan
Blik op sake Die stoet se rekords word uiters akkuraat bygehou en die bestuursinsette word strategies vir optimale produksie aangewend. Jong rammetjies word op ’n onderhoudsrantsoen aangehou, terwyl beter voeding slegs aan ooie verskaf word wat reproduseer. Dit is juis hierdie strategie wat vir uiters akkurate seleksie sorg om dohnemerinoskape te kan teel wat kommersieel […]
Posted on Wetenskap is die rigtingwyser
Talle kleinveeboere op eie bodem voel tans asof hulle in ’n doodloopstraat is vanweë boerderytoestande buite hul beheer. Die swaarmoedigheid word deur politieke en ekonomiese druk vererger, wat tot verswakte maatskaplike omstandighede in die landelike gebiede lei. Hierteenoor is dohnemerino-boere gelukkig wetenskaplik ingestel – hulle kan negatiewe situasies objektief ontleed om nuwe geleenthede te identifiseer […]
Posted on Invitation to the National Sale 2020
The Dohne Merino Breed Society thank you for your continued support of our National Sale and our breed – still the best breeding material in the wooled sheep industry The National Sale will take place in Bloemfontein at 11h00 on the morning of the 19th February 2020. You are invited to attend our AGM at […]
Posted on National Sale – Foot and Mouth Disease
On account of the uncertainty regarding the control measures on foot and mouth disease, only 32 rams were entered for the 2020 Dohne Merino National Sale. However, the rams entered represent the very best available from our breeders. We invite especially discerning flock breeders to attend this year’s sale to purchase top rams at very […]
Posted on Journal 2019
Best Dohne farmer, This time of the year, it is time to relax a little bit and to reflect on the successes and failures experienced during the past year. . The Dohne sales were testimony to our stud breeders’ success during a period of extremely difficult farming conditions at all levels. The excellent results, serve […]
Posted on Towerland Dohnes production sale 2019
Mr Koenas van der Westhuizen held Towerland Dohne’s annual production sale on the 10th of September, 2019. A total of 51 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of 11,667. The highest priced ram was sold to Mr. Boeta Wessels, Bredasdorp at R31,000.
Posted on Kouga Dohnes production sale 2019
Congratulations to Mr Henry du Plessis, Kouga Dohnes, who held his 10th production sale on the 10th of September at the GWK sales complex, Humansdorp. Kouga Dohnes sold 79 Dohne Merino rams at the average price of R9,544. The two highest priced rams at R17,000 and R16,000 were bought by Machiel and Ericus […]
Posted on Mullersvlei Dohnes production sale 2019
Marcellene van Rooyen held the 32nd production sale of Mullersvlei Dohnes at the Hantam livestock venue on Tuesday, 27 August, 2019. A total of 23 rams were sold for the average price of R8,913. Two rams were sold at the highest price of R17,000. Mr Koenas van der Westhuizen, Nieuwoudtville, bought the ram […]
Posted on Bester Brs production sale 2019
FC and Jandrè Bester held Corsando Dohne Merinos’ 24th production sale on Thursday, 15 August, 2019 on the farm Kruispad, in the Moorreesburg district. FC Bester sold 53 rams at the average price of R12057 and also sold the highest priced ram on the sale at R29,000. Jandre Bester performed equally well by selling […]
Posted on CCM Farms production sale 2019
The Pleasant View Dohne Merino Stud held it’s 25th Ram Sale on the 7th of August at the Zwartberg Farmers Association Sale yards. All 74 rams on offer were sold for an average price of R12 100.00 . The top price was R22,000, paid by Erhard Breedt from Nottingham Road.
Posted on Suidplaas Dohnes production sale 2019
Mr Wynand du Toit held the second production sale of Suidplaas Dohnes on 7 August 2019. A total of 120 rams were on offer and sold at the average price of R14,775. Mr Daniel Giliomee (Vlakkloof Dohnes) bought the highest priced ram at R75,000. A total of 22 ewes were also sold at prices varying […]
Posted on Piket Dohnes production sale 2019
Mr Izak Smit held the 12th production sale of Piket Dohnes on Thursday the 1st of August 2019. The total set of 85 rams on offer were sold at one of the highest average prices of the Spring season, R15,520. The highest priced ram was sold to Mr Jan – and Wessel-Jan van Devender from […]
Posted on Basson Brs. production sale 2019
Hoffie & Lammie Basson held their 33rd production sale on the farm Kliprug in the Malmesbury district on Wednesday 31 July 2019. A total of 66 rams were sold at the average price of R11,901. The most expensive ram was bought by Danie Slabber and Hoffie van Blerk, both from Malmesbury.
Posted on Nello Dohnes production sale 2019
Nello Dohnes combined their 18th production sale, once again with a well intended information and viewing day. A total of 91 rams were on offer and sold for the average price of R12,022. The highest priced ram was bought by Mrs. Danie Bruwer and Martiens Aveling at the price of R32,000. Ewes were in high […]
Posted on Kromspruit Dohnes production sale 2019
Kromspruit Dohnes, Memel staged a week of festivity to celebrate their 40th production sale on the farm Kromspruit in the district of Memel, Freestate. Some of the activities included a well-attended Dohne Merino course as well as The shearing the top Kromspruit ram (with 11 months wool on) of which 220 straws of semen were […]
Posted on Weska Dohnes production sale 2019
Weska Dohnes attained one of the highest average prices for the rams sold on their production sale, held on the 19th of July 2019. The total of 62 rams on offer were sold for the average price of R15,266. Young ewes (104) were sold for the average price R2150. The highest priced ram at R48,000 […]
Posted on Stellenbosch University production sale 2019
Stellenbosch University offered 60 top Dohne Merino rams for sale on their production sale held on the 18th of July at Elsenburg. All rams on offer were sold at the average price of R11,792. WP Viljoen bdy. partnership paid the highest price of R31,000 for an individual ram.
Posted on Swarco production sale 2019
Swarco Dohnes decided to stage their annual production sale in conjunction with the Caledon Stock breeders promotion sale on the 12th of June 2019. This change of venue resulted in 48 rams sold for the average price of R13927 by Swarco Dohnes. Mr Willie Small and his son Tiaan bought the highest priced […]
Posted on “Oom Louw Erasmus” pass away
The very sad news that another Dohne Merino stalwart – Oom Louw Erasmus, passed away, reached the office of the breed society on Friday the 12th of April. Oom Louw’s Dohne stud (Lammermore trust, Smithfield) was a long time member of the Central Nucleus and his loyalty towards his fellow farmers and the breed Society […]
Posted on Results of the Dohne Merino Autumn Sales Season 2019
The autumn Dohne Merino Production sales exceeded all expectations except for a few sales in areas experiencing the negative effect of the past four years drought conditions. Once again, the Dohne Merino breed, proved its mettle under conditions of a severe summer drought during which farmers were forced to reduce stock numbers in especially […]
Posted on Dohne Merino Kursus – 3 & 4 July 2019
Presented by Kobus Delport, manager of the Dohne Merino Breed Society of South Africa, and hosted by Stormhoek, Memel. Attend this practical and resourceful course to empower yourself with excellent knowledge on Dohne Merino Breeding & Farming. General Information Limited space book now! Bookings close on 18 June 2019, if any space still available Course […]
Posted on — 1 CommentAJ Robb passes away
It is with great sadness that the Dohne Merino Breed Society report that Alan John Robb passed away during the night of 7 April 2019 after prolonged illness. AJ as he was known, was the proud owner and driving force behind the Robdorino Dohne Merino stud. The Robdorino stud was founded in 1958 by AJ’s […]
Posted on White wools Production sale 2019
Dries Pienaar held the annual White Wools production sale on 23 January 2019 and offered and sold 70 excellent Dohne Merino rams for the average price of R12,786. A total of eight rams were sold at prices of R20,000 or more and Mr. HL Kitshoff and Sons paid the top price of R56,000 for a […]
Posted on Tweekoppen Production sale 2019
Tweekoppen Dohnes is known for producing Dohne Merinos under completely natural veld conditions of the Southern Freestate. At the 2019 production sale, staged by Wicus Jacobs and Sam Lamprecht, 32 excellent true veld rams were offered and sold at the average price of R6,813. A total of 344 ewes were also sold at the average […]
Posted on FEM Dohnes Production sale 2019
Frans and Andries Marx held their annual production sale on Wednesday, 27 Februarie, 2019 after achieving highly successful results at the National Sale on 20 February. They sold no less than 95 rams at the average price of R10,990 on their farm Sewefontein, in the Burgersdorp district. Frans and Andries also sold 609 Dohne ewes […]
Posted on Crux Dohnes Production Sale 2019
An increasingly more important role player in the Dohne Merino industry – CRUX Dohnes – Held its annual production sale on 07 february 2019. The major objective of CRUX Dohnes is to provide veld adapted rams to Commercial Dohne farmers in mainly the Southern Freestate area. This year they sold a total of 108 rams […]
Posted on Sneeuberg Dohnes Production sale 2019
Zeiss Jordaan held Sneeuberg Dohnes’ annual production sale on 06 February 2019. The sale proved to be highly successful on account of the quality of the rams offered for sale. All 63 rams on offer were sold at the average price of R11,397. A total of five rams attained prices of R18,000 or more and […]