Posted on — Leave a commentAustralian 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 — Leave a commentIt 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 — Leave a commentIt 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 — Leave a commentCouncil 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 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 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentA 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentSeptember 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 — Leave a commentDohne 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 — Leave a commentAfter 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 — Leave a commentCouncil 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 — Leave a commentCouncils’ 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 — Leave a commentDie 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 — Leave a commentCouncils’ 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 — Leave a commentAustralian 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 — Leave a commentWeston 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 — Leave a commentADBA 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentVale 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 — Leave a commentCouncils’ 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 […]
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Posted on — Leave a commentDohne 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentOver 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 — Leave a commentMLA & 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 — Leave a commentNewly 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 — Leave a commentOctober 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 — Leave a commentAustralian 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 — Leave a commentVale 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 — Leave a commentIt 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 — Leave a commentDohne 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 CommentsThe 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 CommentThe 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 […]
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Posted on — Leave a commentAfter 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 — Leave a commentIt’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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentIt 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 — Leave a commentf 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 — Leave a commentSorry, this entry is only available in Afrikaans. ’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 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSorry, this entry is only available in Afrikaans. 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 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSorry, this entry is only available in Afrikaans. 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 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentOn 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 — Leave a commentBest 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 — Leave a commentMr 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 — Leave a commentCongratulations 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 — Leave a commentMarcellene 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 — Leave a commentFC 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentMr 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 — Leave a commentMr 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 — Leave a commentHoffie & 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 — Leave a commentNello 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 — Leave a commentKromspruit 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 — Leave a commentWeska 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 — Leave a commentStellenbosch 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 — Leave a commentSwarco 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentThe 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 — Leave a commentPresented 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 CommentIt 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 — Leave a commentDries 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 — Leave a commentTweekoppen 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 — Leave a commentFrans 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 — Leave a commentAn 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 — Leave a commentZeiss 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 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 12th Grootfontein Dohne Merino Stud Production Auction was held on 22 February 2019 at the Grootfontein College of Agriculture, Middelburg Eastern Cape. All 66 rams and 182 ewes that were on offer at the auction, were sold for an average of R7530 per ram and an average of R2 926 per ewe. The top […]
Posted on — Leave a commentRichard Armstrong held an extremely successful Production sale on 05 March 2019. The 70 rams on offer, were all sold at the average price of R10,321. This result was markedby the selling of 5 rams at a price of more than R20,000 each. Congratulations to Mr. John Gary Wardle who bought the top ram on […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWauldby Dohnes held their annual production sale together with guest seller Gerald Cawthorne, on Wednesday 12 March 2019. A total of 45 rams were sold at the average price of R8,456. The highest priced ram was bought by Grootfontein Agricultural College, Middelburg, EC. at R26,000. Ewes (4-6 Tooth) were sold at prices varying between R1,800 […]
Posted on The annual Robdorino sale took place on the 22nd of February 2019. AJ Robb (Robdorino), Boet Steenkamp (OLea Dohnes) and Morne de Bruin (Stockton Dohnes) sold a total of 37 excellent Dohne Merino rams at the average price of R7,174. Sheard estates CC also sold 129 Dohne Merino ewes in Lamb at an average price […]
Posted on The format change to the national Dohne Merino sale led to the Pre-auction function being held on the evening before the sale. This occasion also represented a milestone in the history of the breed in the sense that the 30th consecutive award of the National Top Breeder was performed by National executive – Mr. Dickie […]
Posted on The transition of the national Dohne Merino sale to a day-sale – 11H00 in the morning exceeded expectations. Not only were more rams sold (52), but also at a higher average record price of R40,865. Congratulations to the total of no less than 16 breeders who sold their top rams on the sale! Everyone of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTrinity Dohnes held its first production sale on the 28th of January, 2019 at Wepener. A total of 32 rams were sold at the average price of R7391. In true Dohne Merino tradition, The distribution of the genetic merit of the rams, was also reflected by the distribution of ram prices. Mr B Janse van […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharlton Dohnes held their first Production sale for 2019 on the 15th February at Somerset East. A Total of 36 excellent rams were sold at the average price of R9,014. No less than three rams were sold at prices of R30,000 or more. The highest price of R34,000 was paid by the Botha family farming […]
Posted on Blydskap Trust Dohnes held their extremely successful 10th production sale on the 13th of February 2019. The sale was held on the farm Blydskap in the Riviersonderend district and a total of 64 top Dohne Merino rams were offered and sold. The highest priced ram was sold at R80 000 to Mr. Dawie Gouws, Caledon […]
Posted on Hobson & Steynberg held their 10th production sale on the 12th of Frebruary 2019 at Graaff Reinet. The two breeders sold a total of 55 rams at the average price of R7 220. The top priced ram was bought by Mrrs. Meadows of Colesberg at the price of R20 000. Photo L/R: Barry and Brett […]
Posted on The Normandy Dohne stud held its annual production sale at Grassdale, Graaff Reinet, on the 5th of February 2019. A total of 51 rams were sold at the average price of R9 850. The top priced ram was sold at R29 000 to Mr. Miles from Dordrecht. Photo L/R: Russel Hobson (Hobson & Co.), Carl […]
Posted on Potberg Dohnes held the first production sale of the 2019 Dohne Merino autumn sales on the 17th of January 2019 at Swellendam. This first Dohne sale of this sales season, continued on the same record level as posted for the 2018 sales and 75 rams were sold at the average price of R10600. Two rams […]
Posted on Mr. Daniel Giliomee held the Vlakkloof Dohne Merino stud’s production on the 20th January 2019, The 47 rams on offer were all sold at the excellent average price of R10 600. The two most expensive rams were sold at R3400 each to Mr. Abri de Wet and Mr Wynand du Toit, sharing the ram with […]
Posted on To avoid any misunderstanding the complete program around and including the national sale is repeated in both English and Afrikaans: Om enige misverstand uit die weg te ruim word die volledige program rondom die 2019 Nasionale veiling hier herhaal: The council meeting will start off at the Freestate Stadium, 15H00 hour, Monday afternoon, 18 Feb. […]
Posted on Mr Cecil van der Merwe and Sons held a record Dohne Merino production sale at Barkly East on the 30th of January 2019. The sale was, for the first time held by Vleissentraal who very efficiently marketed and auctioneered the 80 rams on offer. The rams were sold at the record average price of R17 […]
Posted on Mr Steyn Steenekamp, (Roosterhoek Dohnes) and Gawie van Zyl (GWG Dohnes) held their annual production sale on the first of February. The two studs also acquired one of the leading Dohne Merino studs – ……
Posted on Mr Wynand du Toit held his Suid Plaas Dohne Merino stud’s first production sale of 2019 on the 30th January. The selling of all 90 superior Dohne Merino rams on offer, serves as proof of the quality of these rams. Suid Plaas Dohnes select animals on …..
Posted on One of the most respected breeders in the registered Dohne Merino community passed away after an illness that had him suffering for the past six months. Mnr Fanie Joubert together with his son Jan Hendrik Joubert …..
Posted on Amidst a heat wave Lowmar Dohnes held its annual production sale on the 22nd January 2019. Despite adverse farming conditions keen interest led to the selling of 62 top rams at an average price of ……
Posted on Dohne Merino is now registered as an official trademark in South Africa. The branding of the registered section of the breed has implications for both registered and unregistered breeders. The Dohne Merino breed society invites all serious breeders to become members of the society in order to participate in the advanced technology facilitated. Marketing and standards ……
Posted on Recently a number of experts in the field of Dohne Merino farming passed away. It is with sadness that the Dohne Merino comunity and the livestock industry at large, took notice of the passing away of Mr. Hendrik van Pletzen on the ……
Posted on Some changes in the Sales diary for Dohne Merinos materialised after publication of the 2018 Dohne Merino Journal. Course announcement and other errata may also be found in this writing. Please take note by reading more……
Posted on At SA Studbook’s Award Ceremony, Swellendam, a total of 19 Dohne Merino breeders received awards. To be informed of the nature of these awards as well as photos of the winners receiving their awards at Swellendam, please read more ……..
The Year, 2017, was marked by the selling of a Dohne Merino ram at the all-time record price of R220 000. All ram sales went very well, and the overall sales average were, for the first time, more than ……
Posted on Clark Rattray held his Pleasant View Dohne Merino stud’s annual production sale on the 24th of August at the Swartberg sales complex. A potential new young Dohne Merino stud breeder – Jean ……..
Posted on Bessiesfontein Dohnes’ production sale concluded the Spring sales season for Dohne Merinos on a high note. The sale took place on 17 October 2018 on Mr. Julius Beukes’s farm and the 58 rams on offer on this 10th …..
Posted on Koenas van der d Westhuizen, owner of the Towerland Dohne Merino stud held his 18th production sale on Tuesday, 11th September. A total of 55 top Dohne Merino rams were offered at Mr. Van Der Westhuizen’s farm, Toorkop, and sold at the average price ……
Posted on GWK staged Kouga Dohnes’ annual production sale on the 11th of September in Humansdorp. Mr Henri Du Plessis and his son sold 79 excellent Dohne Merino rams at an average price of …..
Posted on Wicus Jacobs and Sam Lamprecht held the Tweekoppen Dohne Merino production sale on Tuesday the 28th of August. Excellent breeding material changed hands an 15 rams were sold at the average price of ……
Posted on Charlton Dohnes held its second Production sale of 2018 on Tuesday the 4th of September. The sale that was held of the first time on the sportsgrounds of Gill College, was marked by selling the highest priced …….
Posted on Marcellene van Rooyen held the Mullersvlei Dohne Merino Production sale on Tuesday the 28th of August at Calvinia. The top priced ram was sold to Mr. AF (Boetie) Loedolf at the price of …..
