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).
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).
Kouga dohnes had their annual production sale at the Humansdorp auction complex on 12 September 2023. A total of 69 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R12,239. Congratulations to Mr. DH Wessels (Weska Dohnes) who bought the top priced ram at the price of R25,000. The ram, JD330071, one of […]
Koenas van der Westhuizen held the Towerland Dohne Merino stud’s annual production sale on 05 September 2023. The excellent sale resulted in 49 rams sold for the average price of R14,633. Ewes were sold at an average price of R2,550. The highest price paid by FH Louw farming, Nieuwoudtville, was R36,000. The ram JV220127, one […]
CCM Farms, Swartberg, KZN, held the very successful annual production sale of the Pleasant View Dohne Merino on 31 August, 2023. A total of 56 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R11,473. Commercial ewes were sold at prices ranging from R2,400 to R2,700. The top price for a ram was […]
Mullersvlei Dohnes held their annual production sale on 29 August 2023. The sale was very successful and the 32 Dohne Merino rams on offer were all sold for the average price of R11,125. The top price Of R24,000 was realized for ram number MV220109. The ram sold to Vyekraal farming, Darling was born as one […]
FEM Dohnes held their second prestige production sale on 23 August 2023. The 28 sires were sold at the average price of R10785. Productive ewes were sold at prices between R2,175 and R2,475 and the top price of a ram on the day was R20,000.
Schietfontein Dohnes held their annual production sale on 15 August 2023 at the Philippolis showgrounds. On the day, 19 Dohne Merino rams were sold at an average price of R8,474. Congratulations to Mr. Abrie Visser from Jagersfontein who bought the top priced ram at R17,000.
Olyfenbosch Dohnes held their very successful production sale on 10 August 2023. A total of 51 Dohne rams were sold at the average price of R11,314. Congratulations to AJG Farming who bought SP220593 at the top price of R40,000. This excellent ram was born as one of a twin and had breeding values of: weaning […]
Suidplaas Dohnes held their second production sale on 09 August on the farm, Klipbankskloof, Protem. The sale in honour of Stephan van der Westhuizen who will soon retire from OVK, proved to be one of the most successful Dohne Merino production sales of this sales season. A total of 94 rams were sold at the […]
Piket Dohnes sold a total of 81 Dohne Merino rams on their annual production sale on 3 August 2023. Rams were sold at the excellent average price of R16,358 and the price for ewes was R2,200. Towerland Dohnes, Mr. Koenas van der Westhuizen, bought the highest priced ram on the day for the price of […]
The annual production sale of Goudklip Dohnes on the 2nd of August 2023, resulted in 47 excellent Dohne Merino rams sold for the average price of R14,234. Congratulations to Dawie Lombard who bought the highest priced ram at R54,000.
XP-boerdery held the Bester brothers’ 28th annual production sale on Friday 04 August 2023, on the farm Kruispad in the district of Moorreesburg. A total of 83 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the excellent average price of R14,086. Congratulations to Jandre Bester who sold the top priced ram of the day for R24,000 to […]
Weska Dohnes held their excellent production sale on Friday 28 July, 2023. The total of 65 top Dohne merino rams were all sold at the average price of R15 754. The Dohne ewes on offer were sold at an average price of R2 500 each. The Basson family bought the top priced ram on the […]
Nello Dohnes held their extremely successful production sale on Thursday 27 July on the farm Ofra in the district of Brandfort. Rams were sold at an average price of R13 321 (56 rams) and pregnant ewes achieved an average price R2789 (112 ewes). Congratulations to fellow stud breeder, Corlia Heyns who bought LW191299 at R30 […]
Stellenbosch University held the terra Vino Dohne Merino stud’s annual production sale on Thursday 20 July on the University’s experimental farm. The excellent Dohne Merino rams were all sold for the average price of R15 642. Congratulations to GAF – farming who bought the highest priced ram on the day for R85 000.
Charfontein Dohnes held their 14th annual production sale on 20 July, 2023. Rams were sold at an average price of R17,250. Congratulations to Andries Marx (FEM Dohnes) who bought the top priced ram at R80,000.
Mark Schmidt held the very successful 48th production sale on the farm Stormhoek in the district of Memel on the fourth of July 2023. Congratulations to the Enslins from Kroonstad who bought the top Priced ram at R31,000. The ram FS221597, born as one of a twin had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.89 […]
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
PP Mong Trust held their annual production sale on the 6th of June, 2023 on the farm Florina, in the district of Villiersdorp. A total of 50 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R14,920. Congratulations to Henriek Farming, Caledon, who bought the top priced ram at R36,000. The ram AB210196, born […]
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 […]
Swarco Dohnes held their exceptionally 24th production sale on Tuesday, 30 May, 2023. The total of 36 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R14,527. Young open Dohne Merino ewes (110 ewes) were sold at the average price of R2200. Contratulations to Mr. Gert de Wet and Abrie de Wet who bought […]
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 […]
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.
Robbie 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 […]
Tweeddale 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 […]
The 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 […]
Andries 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 […]
Grootfontein 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 […]
After many years excellent service, Mr. Boeta Wessels stepped down from the Dohne Merino council. At the annual general meeting of the breed society, Mr. Wikus Bekker (CRUX Dohnes) was also elected as new member of the Dohne Merino council. Mr. Wikus Bekker is well-known in the Dohne Merino industry and he is not only […]
This 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 […]
Boeta 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 […]
The 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 […]
Congratulations 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 […]
Congratulations 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 […]
Congratulations 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 […]
Mr. 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 […]
JP 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 […]
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 […]
Sneeuberg 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
Potberg Dohnes held their 15th production sale on 19 January, 2023. The du Toit family sold 61 excellent rams out of their highly reproductive Dohne Merino stud at the average price of R11 303. Congratulations to Mr. Jan van Wyk, Riversdal who bought the pick of the day JF210489 at R26 500. This ram born […]
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.
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 […]
Congratulations 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 […]
On 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 […]
On 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 […]
Hencil 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Mr 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; […]
Corlea 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 […]
CRUX 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. […]
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.
Mr 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 […]
Henry 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, […]
Koenas 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 […]
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.
Marcellene 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 […]
Niel 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 […]
Steven 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 […]
Mr 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, […]
Wynand 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 […]
FC 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. […]
Congratulations 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 […]
Piket 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, […]
Goudklip 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 […]
Mr 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 […]
Charfontein 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 […]
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.
The 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 […]
Mark 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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
Swarco 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 […]
Bertus 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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Louise 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 […]
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. […]
The 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 […]
Blydskap 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 […]
Blydskap 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 […]
Wauldby Dohnes held their annual ram sale on 9 March 2022, which resulted in 41 rams sold at the average price of R11 183. Mr. Peet van Niekerk and Petrus van Niekerk, Burgersdorp, bought the top priced ram, B190068, at the price of R32 000. This ram, born as a twin, had breeding values of: […]
Sellers 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 […]
Richard 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 […]
Grootfontein 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 […]
Twee 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. […]
One 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 […]
FEM 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
Sneeuberg 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 […]
Normandy 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 […]
CRUX 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 […]
Trinity 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 […]