Macquarie Dohnes

Dohnes = Quality Meat , Quality Wool

www. dohnes.com. au

MACQUARIE DOHNE STUD

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 .


HISTORY

The Dohne is a dual purpose breed developed by the South African Department of Agriculture in the late 1930’s using Australian Peppin type Merino ewes and German Mutton Merino Sires. MD137021 crop

The progeny were interbred and selected for high fertility, rapid lamb growth rates and fine wool under commercial conditions.

The Dohne today is a well-balanced dual-purpose breed that allows the commercial producer to market both a quality trade and heavy weight slaughter lamb and fine-medium wool.

The general appearance of the Dohne is naturally polled and plain bodied.


The Dual-Purpose Dohne MerinoMD070475 cut off

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