Aero Dohne Stud began with the purchase of 18 2008 drop Macquarie Dohne Stud ewes at Elmore in October 2010. The stud was registered with the Australian Dohne Breeders Association (ADBA) in 2011. Ewes have also been purchased from Uardry Dohne Stud. Rams used for 2010 joining was from Glenaroua Dohne Stud & April 2011 drop progeny included the outstanding ram ADS110002. Aero Dohne Stud purchased t
he equal top price Dohne ram at Hamilton Sheepvention in 2011 for $4,750 from Havelock Park Dohne Stud, RF090400. Dohne Advantage:
The Dohne is a dual purpose Merino developed by the South Africa Department of Agriculture using Peppin-based Merino ewes & German Mutton sires. The breeding program started more than 60 years ago and the progeny were interbred and selected for high fertility, rapid lamb growth and fine Merino wool production under rangeland conditions. The Dohne today is a well balanced dual purpose breed, naturally polled, plain bodied and easy care. It has the ability to do well on low quality pasture.
> Self replacing breed, true dual purpose, dual income.
> Easy care, tough breed, suited to a variety of climatic conditions.
> Highly fertile, great mothers, the Dohne ewe is an excellent prime lamb dam.
> Produces well nourished, soft handling bright wool.
> Produce prime lambs & quality merino wool 18-22 micron from one pure bred flock.
> Dohne rams are producing excellent results from crossbred ewes. ENQUIRIES WELCOME
Stud Principal: Stephen Reddie - 0409 420 452
Stud Classer: Michael Elmes - 0429 847 552
