Posted on — Leave a commentThis year will most certainly be remembered for the number of challenges we had to face. Within a difficult economic environment, the Dohne Merino still strived to reach new hights. Our wool made headlines on auctions and the demand for Dohne Lambs at feedlots and abattoirs was very good. Remarkably the demand for especially Dohne […]
Posted on — Leave a comment1 General Overview Note that the council report on breed activities during 2023 is released only at the end of 2024 to be able to reflect on complete information on 2022 born animals (now two years old). The report provides valuable information on aspects such as reproduction, production values and selection intensity, which proved to […]
Posted on — Leave a commentALL-IN-ONE Crux Dohnes held their second annual production sale for 2024 on the 10th of October. A total of 38 rams sold to an average price of R9540. Congratulations to NETSKAAP (PTY) LTD of Frankfort on the purchase of the top priced ram (JL222300) for R22,000. This ram, born as one of a triplet, had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPerdefontein Dohnes held their second annual production sale on the 27th of September 2024. A total of 31 rams sold to an average price of R13840. Congratulations to Koenas van der Westhuizen, Towerland Dohnes of Nieuwoudville, who purchased the top priced ram (MJ230111) for R25,000. This ram, born as on of a twin, had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLK Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 26th of September 2024. A total of 30 rams sold to an average price of R12030. Two rams reached the top price of R24,000. Congratulations to Mr. MI Heyns of Ventersburg (LK230138) and to Mr. DJ Behrens also of Ventersburg (LK230047) on these purchases. These rams […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTowerland Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 3rd of September 2024. A total of 49 rams sold to an average price of R15,040. Congratulations to the Fouries of Calvinia who purchased the top priced ram (JV230004) for R41,000. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.92 kg; weaning weight maternal 0.84 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentKouga Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 3rd of September 2024. A total of 69 rams sold to an average price of R10560. The top price ram (JD230636 ) sold for R16,500. Congratulations to MR JH Gerber of Joubertina on this purchase. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +3.11 kg; […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharlton Dohnes held their 31st annual production sale on the 3rd of September 2024. A total of 49 rams sold to an average price of R8440. Congratulations to PB & MJ Farming of Golden Valley on the purchase of the top priced ram (EC222111) for R20,000. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPleasant View Dohnes held their 30th annual production sale on the 29th of August 2024. A total of 49 rams sold at an average price of R12340. Congratulations to Mr At Liebenberg for purchasing the two top priced rams: (CR220082) for R55,000 and ( J220309) for R65,000. Breeding values on these rams as follows: J220309 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentLouise Dohnes held their 2nd annual production sale on the 29th of August 2024. The 38 rams on offer sold at an average price of R9260. Two rams sold at the top price of R12,000. Congratulations to Witklip Boerdery (PTY) LTD (DH220174) and BJ van Rooi (DH220367) on these purchases. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMullersvlei Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 27th of August 2024. A total of 33 rams sold to an average price of R13030. Congratulations to Klipfontein Karoo Boerdery of Porterville on the purchase of the top priced ram (MV230161). This ram, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFEM Dohnes held their second production sale of 2024 on the 21st of August. A total of 35 rams sold to an average of price R10430. Congratulations to Marham Investors of Philippolis who paid R21,000 for the top priced ram (SD220537). This ram, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOlyfenbosch Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 15th of August 2024. A total of 51 rams sold to an average price of R13730. Top price ram (SP230449) sold for R28,000. Congratulation to Platklip Boerdery of Graafwater on this purchase. This ram (SP230449) had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +3.54 kg; weaning weight maternal […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCorsando Dohnes and Bester Brs. held their annual production sale on the 9th of August 2024. FC Bester of Corsando Dohnes sold a total of 48 rams at an average price of R16330. Congratulations to Schoongezight Boerdery of Hermon who purchased the top price ram (XP230143) for R25,000. This ram, born as one of a […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSchietfontein Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 13th of August 2024. A total of 21 rams sold to an average price of R7710. Congratulations to Marham Investers who paid R16,000 for the top price ram (DJ230078). This twin born ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct -0.53 kg; weaning weight maternal +0.16 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPiket Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 8th of August 2024. A total of 82 rams sold at an average price of R17100. Congratulations to Hoffie van Blerk and PW van der Spuy on the purchase of the top price ram (MR220427) for the price of R58,000. This ram (MR220427) had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGoudklip Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 7th of August 2024. A total of 41 rams sold at an average price of R12200. Top price ram (SB220747) sold for R30,000. Congratulations to Uitkyk B1 Boerdery of Malmesbury on this purchase. This ram (SB220747) had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +1.74 kg; weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSuidplaas Dohnes held their second production sale for 2024 on the 7th of August 2024. A total of 88 rams was sold at an avarage price of R13200. Two rams was sold for the top price of R32,000. Congratulations to Schoonwinkels Farming of Swellendam who purchased ram JG 230424, this ram was born as one […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 25th production sale of Swarco Dohnes was held on the 30th of July 2024. A total of 33 Rams sold to an average price of R10200. Congratulations to GVA-Farming of Caledon who purchased the top price ram (MS220631) for R30,000. This ram, born as one of a triplet, had breeding values of: weaning direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentNello Dohnes held their 23st annual production sale on the 25th of July 2025. A total of 59 rams was on offer and sold to an average price of R 12,900. Congratulations to the Jacobs family of Reddersbug who purchased the top priced ram (LW221391) for R36,000. This ram born as one of a twin, […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWeska Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 26th of July 2024. A total of 73 rams was sold at an average price of R17,410. Top priced ram (JW220744) sold for R75,000. Congratulations to Lemoenskop Farms of Caledon on this purchase. This ram born as one of a twin, had breeding values of : […]
Posted on — Leave a commentDuring the South Cape Promotional sale, held in Bredasdorp on the 25th of July 2024, Potberg Dohnes of the du Toit family sold a total of 33 rams. The avarage price on these rams achieved was R13,120 and the top priced ram (JF230062) sold for R20,000. Congratulations to Mr. Simon Streicher on this purchase. This […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Terra Vino Dohne Merino stud of the University of Stellenbosch held its 48th production sale on the 18th of July 2024. A total of 52 Dohne rams were sold at the average price of R15,920. Congratulations to GAF Farming of Caledon who bought US230707 at the top price of R56,000. This ram had breeding […]
Posted on — Leave a commentCharfontein Dohnes held their 15th production sale on the 18th of July 2024. 66 Rams sold at an average price of R9780,00. Congratulations to Jacobus Claasen of Memel who bought the top price ram (CG 220542) at R22,000.00. The ram had breeding values of : weaning weight direct +0.44 kg; Weaning weight maternal -0.49 kg; […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 50th production sale of Kromspruit Dohnes took place on the 2nd of July 2024. Congratulations to Mark and Freddy Schmidt for reaching this achievement. A total of 49 rams where sold to the average price of R9600. The top priced ram, FS230655, was bought by Hanlie Venter of Bethal for R14,500. The ram had […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPP Mong Trust held their 30th Production sale on the 4th of June 2024 on the farm Florina, in the district of Villiersdorp. A total of 32 rams sold at the average price of R12,970. Congratulations to Langhoogte Farms in Caledon who purchased the top price ram for R26,000. This ram, AB 220008, born as […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe annual production sale of Wauldby Dohnes was held on the 13th of March 2024. A total of 48 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R8094. Congratulations to the Pienaars of Burgersdorp who paid the top price of R23,000 for ram B210069. This twin born ram had breeding values of: Weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentThe 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. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTweeddale Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 5th of March 2024. A total of 51 rams were sold at an average price of R9460. Maiden stud ewes sold for R1800, pregnant ewes sold for an average price of R1800 and open ewes for R 1570. Congratulations to Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in Stutterheim […]
Posted on — Leave a commentFEM Dohnes, of Burgersdorp held their successful production sale on the 28th of February 2024. Commercial ewes offered on sale achieved good prices. Young ewes sold for R1875 and R2650 was paid for ewes pregnant with twins. 74 Rams sold at the average price of R12710. Congratulations to Wicus Bekker of All-In-One Crux Dohnes who […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGrootfontein Research Trust had a very successful sale on the 23rd of February 2024. Congratulations to Corlia Kleynhans of LK Dohnes who purchase the top priced ram for R28,000. GF211045, born as a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +1.84kg; weaning weight maternal +0.99kg; number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime +2.37; clean […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTwee Neefs Dohnes held a very successful production sale on 16 February 2024. Ewe prices varied between R2250 to R2750 for pregnant ewes and R1740 was paid for open ewes. a Seasonal high of R100,000 was paid for ram GW210311 by JJ Wessels of Edenville. This ram, born as a twin, had breeding values of: […]
Posted on Louis Dohnes of Heilbron held on their annual production sale on the 14th of February 2024. The average price for 27 rams on offer was R8357. Top price ram sold for R17,000 to Wessel Hattingh. This ram, DH220056, born as a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +1.16kg; weaning weight maternal -0.17kg; number […]
Posted on — Leave a commentWhite Wools Dohnes held their annual production sale on the 14th of February 2024. Pregnant ewes sold for R1900 and R2225 was paid for open stud ewes. The average price for 54 rams on offer was R13815. Congratulations to Andrew Knot who bought the top priced ram at R68,000. This ram, WW212023 had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentGraham Hobson and JP Steynberg held there production sale on Tuesday 13 February 2024. The total of 54 ewes and 52 Rams were sold at the average prices of R1450.00 and R7538.00 respectively. Congratulations to Graham Hobson who sold the two top priced rams at R12 000 each to Mr Coetzer and Mr Ferreira. A220239 […]
Posted on — Leave a commentMark and Freddy Schmidt held Kromspruit Dohnes annual production sale on 13 February 2024 in the district of Memel, Free State. A total of 49 excellent Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R11,592. Congratulations to the Steenkamps of olea Dohnes, Barkly East who paid the top price of R45,00 For FS220823. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentBlydskap trust held its very successful production sale on 7 February 2024 in the district of Riviersonderend. The total of 61 excellent rams were sold at the average price of R14,975. Congratulations to Bill and Christina Stewart who bought BT220416 at R26,500. This ram had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.881 kg; weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSneeuberg Dohnes sold 40 Dohne Merino rams on 07 February on their annual production sale. The average price for the rams was 13,600 and the top price was paid by Strydom farming for ZK220717. This “A” ram, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +0.288 kg; weaning weight maternal […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAll-In-One CRUX Dohnes held its annual production sale on 08 Feb. Ewe prices varied between R2150 to R3600 (selected young stud ewes). The average price for 69 top Dohne Merino was R10754. Congratulations to Mr. Johannes van Rooyen who bought the top priced ram at at R52,000. This ram, JL211387 had breeding values of: weaning […]
Posted on — Leave a commentVleissentraal staged Hencil Dohnes’ production sale on 31 January 2024. The van der Merwe family sold 68 Dohne Merino rams at an average price of R11146. They also sold ewes pregnant with single lambs at R2166 and ewes pregnant with twins at R2304. The top priced ram at R32,000 was sold to Snelling farms. […]
Posted on — Leave a commentTrinity Dohnes held their annual production sale on 30 Jan 2024 and a total of 26 Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R7,269. Dohne Merino ewe lambs were sold at R1,340 each. Congratulations to Schalk Steyn Trust who bought the top ram at R13,000. JT220116 had breeding values of: weaning weight […]
Posted on — Leave a commentAMSEA 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 commentHugh Collett and the Marais family held Lowmar Dohnes’ production on the 25th of January 2024. the 62 Dohne Merino rams on offer were all sold at the average price of R11,177. Congratulations to Karoo alliance who bought the most expensive ram at the price of R21,000. LM220496 had breeding values of: weaning weight direct […]
Posted on — Leave a commentSuidplaas Dohnes held their extremely successful production sale on 24 Jan 2024. A total of 220 ewes were sold at the average price of R2709 and 79 rams were sold at an average price of R14,797. The top ram on the day, JG221386 was sold to Blydskap Trust at R80,000. The ram had breeding values […]
Posted on — Leave a commentOlea Dohnes celebrated its 40th anniversary with their annual production sale on 18 January 2024. The total of 34 excellent naturally reared Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R6,412. Congratulations to Welgesind Farms, Randfontein, represented by Mr Thinus Coetzer, who bought the top ram on the day at the price of […]
Posted on — Leave a commentPotberg Dohnes started the Dohne Merino Autumn ram sale season with its extremely successful Production sale on Thursday, 18 January 2024. The total of 59 top Dohne Merino rams were sold at the average price of R11,610. Congratulations to the Eksteen family who paid the highest price of R30,000 for JF220724. The ram was one […]
Posted on — Leave a comment1 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 The Perdefontein Dohne Merino stud is congratulated on having their first production sale on Friday 13 October 2023. The sale held at Clanwilliam was a huge success. The 30 Dohne merino rams on offer were all sold at an average price of R15,100 and the 20 ewes were sold at R2,100. The top price of […]
Posted on CRUX Dohnes held its second production sale of 2023 on 12 October, 2023. A total of 33 Dohne Merino rams and 149 commercial and stud ewes were all sold at this very successful sale. The average price for rams was R14,424 and the price for the 46 stud ewes sold was R2,000. Prices for commercial […]
Posted on Bessiesfontein Dohnes sold 33 excellent Dohne Merino rams on the stud’s 15th production sale. A top price of R28,000 was paid for J220309 on the day of 05 October 2023. The sale took place on Julius’s farm Bessiesfontein in the district of Ladismith, KZN. and his top ram (J220309), sold to the Pleasant View Dohne […]
Posted on Congratulations to Corlea Kleynhans and her Husband who held LK Dohne’s production sale on 28 September 2023. A total of 29 rams were sold at the average price of R12,000. Prices for commercial ewes (pregnant) were R2,500. Sandvliet farming paid the highest price R25,00 for a ram. LK220127 (twin born) had breeding values of: […]
Posted on Philip and Dix Erasmus held the Charlton Dohne stud’s annual production sale on 05 September 2023. A total of 38 Dohne Merino bred for genetic excellence, were sold at the average price of R7908. Roald Cradock bought EC212023 at the highest price of R19,000 on the sale. This twin born ram had breeding values of: […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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.
Posted on 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.
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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.
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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.
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 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 […]
Posted on 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 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 […]
Posted on 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 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 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 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
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
Posted on 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 […]
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).
