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 the average price for store lambs was R1308. The highest priced ram, JT180270, with merit in the top ten percent of the breed, was not only born as one of a twin but had breeding values of: weaning direct 2.65 kg; weaning maternal 0.51 kg; Number of lambs weaned 4.82 Percent; Clean fleece weight 0.433 kg; fibre diameter -0.034 micron. It is clear that this sale offered superior genetic material at very affordable prices.
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