“The Dohne sheep presents a very different alternative to sheep producers than previously available sheep genetics in Australia. With emphasis on both meat and wool traits, it presents the potential to have a true dual purpose sheep, which provides an alternative to the fine or medium wool Merinos and specialist prime lamb breeds or composites that have been traditionally used in sheep enterprises.” Continue reading →

A CHANGING market landscape has increased demand for Dohne rams, according to Kardinia Dohnes stud principals Don and Karen Mills. “There’s several things that have happened in the national sheep flock in the last 10 years,” Mr Mills said. Continue reading →

The Andrew’s family began their Dohne prime lamb operation six years ago after deciding the existing Merino base was not reaching the prime lamb market potential. Jarrod Andrews, “Carnbrae”, Tocumwal, and his parents Jeff and Jenny, run 4000 Dohne ewes on a 1092 hectare property. Continue reading →

The weight gain and finishing ability of the Dohne has turned a Tasmanian wool and first cross lamb enterprise on its head. Askin and Cate Morrison ran a traditional fine wool enterprise in the Midlands but consistently had trouble finishing lambs to a saleable 13-18kg dressed weight before the harsh winters set in. Continue reading →

THE Inaugural Global Dohne Conference and tour will be held on Aussie soil from July 15 to 23, 2016. Conducted by the Australian Dohne Breeders Association (ADBA), the conference will start in Melbourne and finish in Dubbo. It celebrates 50 years since the formation of the Dohne Breeders Association in South Africa. Continue reading →

The Australian Dohne Breeders Association has pleasure in inviting you to attend a Global Dohne Breeders Conference being conducted from the 15 July to the 23rd July 2016, subject to sufficient level of interest being received from international Dohne Breeders. Continue reading →