Dohne Merino Breeders

13/06/2026

📰 More media coverage for the Dohne breed!
The article "Dohne Carcass and Wool Wins Iconic Wether Trial" is now featured in The Western Herald, showcasing the outstanding success of Dohne genetics in the prestigious Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial. The results highlight the breed's proven ability to deliver both profitable wool production and high-value carcase performance.
Read the full article here:
https://www.thewesternherald.com.au/single-post/dohne-carcass-and-wool-wins-iconic-wether-trial

The dual-purpose traits of wool and carcass gave the Dohne breed the edge to dominate the prestigious 2025/2026 Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial, taking out the overall champion.The results were announced at the 86th annual Walgett Show on May 9-10 following the shearing of the 16 competing teams in...

13/06/2026

The article "Dohne Carcase and Wool Profitability Shines Through to Win Iconic Wether Trial" is now featured in the Goondiwindi Argus, highlighting the outstanding performance of Dohnes in the prestigious 2025/26 Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial. The breed's dual-purpose strengths of quality wool production and profitable carcase traits once again proved a winning combination.
Read the article here:
https://goondiwindiargus.com.au/news/2026/06/08/dohne-carcase-and-wool-profitability-shines-through-to-win-iconic-wether-trial/

The dual-purpose traits of wool and carcase gave the Dohne breed the edge to dominate the prestigious 2025/2026 Walgett Show [...]

13/06/2026

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13/06/2026

Dohne carcase and wool profitability shines through to win iconic wether trial
The dual-purpose traits of wool and carcase gave the Dohne breed the edge to dominate the prestigious 2025/2026 Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial, taking out the overall champion.
The results were announced at the 86th annual Walgett Show on May 9-10 following the shearing of the 16 competing teams in March.
David Berrell and Annie Berrell, Midgery Dohne Merino Stud, Walgett, won the Fletchers International Exporters champion team trophy (combined wool and carcase) in what is billed as the nation’s and world’s longest running wether trial.
Midgery also won the Nutrien Clemson Hiscox & Co Trophy for the carcase class.
The teams of eight wethers were run as a single mob for 12 months at a host property at Carinda before visual and objective data collection at shearing and slaughter. The scores from the top six sheep in each team were collated to determine the placings.
In second place was a team from Mark and Caitlin Currey along with Mark’s parents, Jim and Sue Currey, Bogewong Butcher Co. Walgett, reinforcing the Dohne breed’s wool and carcase quality and consistency.
Article courtesy of Outcross Media Kim Woods.
Read full story at https://dohne.com.au/dohne-carcase-and-wool-profitability-shines-through-to-win-iconic-wether-trial/

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The Australian wool market continued its climb this week, with the EMI gaining 15 cents to close at 1,979 ac/kg. After a scheduled non-sale week, the Western Market Indicator (WMI) returned to the market and posted a strong 45-cent rise to finish at 2,170 ac/kg.

The EMI now sits at its highest point since October 2018 and just 21 cents below the 2,000 ac/kg threshold, a level that has become increasingly achievable as gains broaden beyond the fine Merino sector. Strength in medium Merinos, crossbreds and cardings suggests buyer confidence is being driven by wider market fundamentals rather than isolated demand for a single wool type.

This week's offering was the smallest three-centre roster since 2020, highlighting the tightening supply conditions currently supporting the market.

For the full market summary, head to https://info.wool.com/2650t

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12/06/2026

Dohne's

On Tuesday, 19 May, we welcomed a visit from John, who provided valuable feedback and practical tips on the progress of the Dohne wethers. He was impressed with both their development and the enthusiasm demonstrated by our students. We are excited to continue working with the Dohne wethers as we prepare for the upcoming competition in July.