Victoria's largest Dohne Stud
... specializing in Fine Wool and Prime Lambs
Where Technology Enhances Tradition
RAM SALE
Friday - 16th October 2009
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65 Fine Wool Rams Tea / coffee available |
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at "PINEWOOD" 829 Blackhill Road, Toolern Vale
Melway's Reference 332 F3 - (Only 50kms from Melbourne)
Overview of the Dohne Breed
The Dohne is a dual purpose Merino developed by the South African Department of Agriculture using Peppin-type Merino ewes and German Mutton Merino sires. The breeding program started more than 60 years ago and the progeny were interbred and selected for high fertility, rapid lamb growth rate and fine wool under commercial pastoral conditions. Selection since 1970 has been done with the aid of performance and progeny testing.
Comprehensive production records in respect of all recorded animals are maintained in a computerized flock recording scheme. The Dohne was introduced to Western Australia in 1998 and is now bred in all states of Australia as well as New Zealand, following the united breeding approach initiated in South Africa.
The Dohne today is a well balanced dual purpose breed that allows the commercial producer to market both quality heavy weight lamb and fine-medium white wool.
We would like to thank Cameron McMaster from South Africa for supplying the technical information, contact Cameron on cameron@haznet.co.za
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