The Macquarie Dohne Stud was instrumental in introducing The Dohne breed into Australia and establishing the Breed Association and the breeding objectives for the Dohne in Australia .
Macquarie Dohne Stud has the largest number of registered stud ewes in Australia and has the objective of remaining one of the most influential Dohne studs in Australia.
Reserve Champion Ram – MD Wardry 16-2966 ‘JB’
MD Wardry 16-2966 ‘JB’ x TR14-7388
Reserve champion ram at the 2018 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, at Bendigo Victoria.
JB is an exceptional fault free young sire with impeccable breeding. His maternal pedigree goes back to outstanding sire MD05-4177. He is true to type carrying a long shafty, well nourished and lustrous 64s quality fleece.
He is a well-muscled sire with a deep, long body, excellent bone, topline and conformation. JB has a soft silky masculine muzzle and is free of any blemishes.
LATEST NEWS
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December Newsletter 2018
For the majority of Macquarie clients the severe drought conditions are yet to ease with many now into the sixth year.
These conditions however, highlight the doing ability, the fertility…
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2018 Victorian Sale Results
THE NSW-based Macquarie Dohne stud, Warren, topped the 14th annual Victorian Dohne Invitation ram sale at Ballarat Thursday witha ram at $6250.
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Nadin gets foot in the door early
Now a wool buyer for G Schneider Australia, he is grateful for getting his foot in the door a year and a half ago. “Everyone’s tailored differently, and I…
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2018 Production Sale Results
DOHNE rams are heading to four states after the 15th annual Macquarie Dohne production sale at Ballimore on Monday.
In a 70 per cent auction clearance 101 of 146 rams…
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2015 Sale Results
FIVE rams purchased by five buyers topped at $2800 when 138 of 139 rams averaged $1701 during the 12th annual Macquarie Dohne on-property sale at Warren on Wednesday, September…
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History Of The Dohne
SINCE ITS inception (South Africa 1939) the aim of the Dohne has been well defined, with the breeding objective to improve meat, wool and reproductive traits.
The initial cross was…
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Dohne Merino In Uruguay
THE PRE-TOUR and International Dohne Conference takes place in Uruguay from 16 to 20 April 2018, will be followed by a post Conference tour through Argentina and Chile from…
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Dohne Flock Leads The Way In Certification
AN AUSTRALIAN Dohne flock is leading the way in ethically raised and produced wool by selling one of the first clips offered under the international Responsible Wool Standard.
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Dohnes Push Gross Margin In Low Rainfall
“The Dohne is the most profitable in varied locations, which is not surprising given their dual purpose nature”.
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ASBVs - What does it all mean?
“Net Lambs Born (NLB) EBV advantage of Dohne rams that have entered the Merino Superior Sires comparison averages 22% higher than the merino (www.merinosuperiorsires.com.au accessed 9th May 2017)." Dr…
The Dual-Purpose Dohne Merino
- Self-Replacing
- Prime Lamb
- Early Maturity (Outstanding Growth Rates)
- Quality Merino Wool (18-21micron)
- Exceptional Prime Lamb Dams
- Bare Breech
- High Fertility
- Exceptional Mothering
- Quality Assured Breeding System
- The only fully pedigreed sheep breed in Australia
- Modern objective technology combined with strict subjective appraisal
Macquarie Dohne Stud Offers
- Genetic Diversity
- Large selection
- Promotion of daughter studs and flock client’s products
- Professional classing, management and breeding consultancy
- Veterinary expertise
- Liaison with meat processors
Impact sire MD Empire 13-7021 ‘Tom’ with 8 months wool growth.
