2026 September Newsletter

Production Sale – 23 September

The stars have aligned in the sheep industry with the wool market EMI lifting from 1197c / kg on June 13, 2025 to 1901c / kg on July 16, 2026, a rise of 704c / kg over 13 months. Over this period the heavy lamb market has gone from 1037c / kg reaching a record daily rate of 1236 / kg. These two commodities have the dual purpose Dohne in an envious position capitalising on quality 19-micron apparel wool and prime lamb carcass’.

This is backed up with the outstanding results by Macquarie long term clients at this years Walgett wether trial (March 2026), the longest continuous running wether trial in Australia, where out of 16 teams, 14 Merino / 2 Dohne, the Berrell family ‘Midgery’ Walgett came first with an overall value of $384.47 per head (Wool $89.64 and Carcase $294.83 per head) and the Currey family of ‘Bogewong’ Carinda 2nd with an overall value of $383.14 per head (Wool $92.30 and Carcase $290.85 per head).

This isn’t the first time the Berrells’ or Curreys’ have won this trial but the first time the only two Dohne teams have come first and second.

An outstanding achievement down to Management, Genetics and classing. Both flocks are classed by Macquarie’s classer James Koster.

I’ve said it before … an across flock ASBV system is a guide, The accurate true value of performance genetics is measured by two systems; on farm trials and sire evaluations. In both these evaluations, sheep are run together under the same conditions, same management providing accurate results …. no algorithm, no outside ‘noise’.

We look forward to catching up with clients throughout the ram selling season. John Nadin

Australian Sheep and Wool Show 2026

• Supreme Dohne Exhibit

• 25 Broad Ribbons

• Most Successful Exhibitor Sheep and Wool

Macquarie continued its exemplary success at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS) in Bendigo. Of the 37 broad ribbons on offer in the sheep and fleece showing, Macquarie won 25 of them including the Supreme Exhibit (record 4th time) with a 4 year old Wardry family special stud donor ewe, as well as Most Successful Exhibitor for both sheep and fleece. In the fleece section Macquarie won the best 3 fleeces and best single fleece in both the 9-12 months and 6-8 months growth, the latter for a record eight time in succession.

Senior Ewe

• 1st
• 2nd
• 5th
• Champion Senior Ewe
• Reserve Champion Senior Ewe
• Grand Champion Ewe
• Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
• Supreme Dohne Exhibit

Junior Ewe

• 1st
• 3rd
• Champion Junior Ewe

Dohne Fleece Competition
6-8 months growth – Single Dohne Fleece

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

Group of 3 Dohne Fleeces

• 1st

9-12 months growth – Single Dohne Fleece

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

Group of 3 Dohne Fleeces

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Dohne Fleece Competition

• Champion Single Fleece
• Champion Group of 3 Fleeces
• Most Successful Exhibitor

Champion Dohne Exhibit – Macquarie Dohne Stud

Australian Fleece Competition, proudly sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Junior Ram

• 1st
• 2nd
• Champion Junior Ram
• Reserve Champion Junior Ram

Junior Pair of Rams

• 2nd
• Reserve Champion Junior Pair of Rams
• Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Rams

Senior Pair of Rams

• 1st
• Champion Senior Pair of Rams

Senior Breeders Group

• 1st
• Champion Senior Breeders Group
• Grand Champion Breeders Group

Junior Breeders Group

• 1st
• Champion Junior Breeders Group
• Reserve Grand Champion Breeders Group

Natural Bare Breech Ram 

• 2nd
• Reserve Champion Natural Bare Breech Ram

Natural Bare Breech Ewe 

• 2nd
• Reserve Champion Natural Bare Breech Ewe
• Reserve Grand Champion Natural Bare Breech 

Vale Rob McColl – 03/11/1959 – 07/11/2025

I was saddened by the passing of Rob McColl of Meredith Victoria. Rob was an excellent judge of sheep and wouldn’t consider second best. Rob was the master of achieving high fleece weights along with high growth rates. Rob knew exactly what he wanted ….. structurally spot in , heavy cutting , gutsy wools with excellent carcass attributes. Our condolences to Liz and family.

Supporting the Next Generation

Macquarie Dohne Stud is proud to support the next generation of the sheep industry through practical education and hands-on learning opportunities.

At the, the Dohne Marquee Education Program welcomed students and teachers from Longerenong College and Moama Anglican Grammar for a full day of hands-on learning, providing valuable exposure to Dohne sheep, wool and the wider industry.

This commitment to agricultural education continued with the inaugural Community Bank Gilgandra & Central West Bendigo Bank NSW Dohne Prime Lamb Schools Competition, which brought together 26 schools and more than 280 students and teachers. A very big thank you to the Currey Family – Bogewong Butcher Co, who generously supplied five Dohne wether lambs to each participating school.

Macquarie also recently welcomed 12 students and two staff members from Tocal Agricultural College for a great afternoon at the stud. It was inspiring to spend time with such an enthusiastic group of future agricultural leaders and share knowledge and experience of the Dohne breed.

As part of the Tocal Agricultural College curriculum, students are involved in managing a well-run Dohne flock, providing them with valuable practical experience in sheep production and management.

Macquarie Dohne Stud is proud to play a part in supporting agricultural education and encouraging the next generation of sheep producers and industry leaders.

23rd Annual Production Sale

Wednesday 23rd September

We will once again, be Interfaced with AuctionsPlus.

An informal dinner at the Cattleman’s Motel, Dubbo will be held on the night before our production sale, Tuesday September 22nd at 7pm.

We look forward to catching up throughout the selling season. For further sale enquires and ram preview day bookings please contact:

STUD CONTACTS:
John Nadin 0427 474 610
Greg McCann 0499 865 120

STUD CLASSER:
James Koster 0427 546 873

STUD REPRESENTATIVES:
Will Nadin 0430 315 558
James Nadin 0439 709 306
Peter Nadin 0439 717 677

SETTLING AGENT:
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS CLEMSON HISCOX, Walgett NSW
Chris Clemson 0428 287 222
Russell Hiscox 0428 281 248
James Grant 0457 701 135
Nutrien Studstock Dubbo – Brad Wilson 0417 467 911

Auctioneer: Paul Dooley 0458 662646

Auction phone bidding contacts:
Peter Milling & Company
Bruce Bryant 0428 451 092

Grade rams will be available for selection after our production sale in three grades $1600, $1300 and $1000.