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 between a Peppin Merino and the German Mutton Merino. This was a “one off” cross and progeny were interbred and selected for high fertility, rapid lamb growth, mothering abilities and the production of quality Merino wool. Continue reading
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 23 to
29 April. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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”. Continue reading
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 Graham Lean, Agrivet Business Consultancy, Hamilton VIC Continue reading
Tassie back to back carcass winners
“ The Dohne produces an award winning, high yielding (up to 49 per cent) prime lamb carcass with attributes being equal to the commonly known terminal breeds with one exception – less fat.” Continue reading
The Dohne does stack up well financially
“Since its inception the aim of the Dohne Merino has been well defined with the breeding objective to improve meat, wool and reproductive traits.” Continue reading
Macquarie’s $4500 high
GREAT numbers were at Warren to witness the 14th annual on-property sale for the Macquarie Dohnes last week where 148 rams were offered for a top price of $4500 three times and an average of $2266, increasing the average from last year by just over $200. Continue reading
Dohnes handle the dry at Cunnamulla
DOHNES have proven their ability to handle the sometimes harsh conditions on the Clark family’s property “Pabra”, near Cunnamulla in south west Queensland.
They run between 2000 and 3500 ewes, depending on the season, with the operation traditionally running a Merino flock. Continue reading
The ‘best of both worlds’
BOTH carcase and wool quality are achievable using dual purpose Dohne genetics, says Barker Trading Partnership owner, Wal Barker, “Cooroora”, Grenfell.
He owns and leases land for his mixed farming enterprise across a total of 1821 hectares.
Previously a pure Merino breeder of many years, Mr Barker said they changed to Dohnes when the wool prices slumped and did not pick up for 15 years.
“We were selling wether lambs and thought we better have a better body,” he said.
Mr Barker now joins 3400 pure Dohne ewes to lamb in September. His flock is self-replacing and he retains up to 90 per cent of the ewe lambs each year. Continue reading