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Introduction to Dorpers Course - DSSA endorsed - Nov 12th & 13th 2008

'Kilmory' Naracoorte SA.  

Contact the Society Office for further information.   Ph : 08 8210 5235



Junior & Senior Course ( South African protocol ) OOTHA, NSW

March 9th to 13th Junior and Senior course for Society members held by Ron Van Der Merwe at 'Burrawang' OOTHA, NSW  Limited to 15 enrolments.

Contact Graham Pickles   Mobile : 0418 112 888



Information Field Day - 'Burrawang' OOTHA NSW

 

March 7th 2009  Open Field Day for information about the  White Dorper Breed
Special guest Ron Van Der Merwe Senior South African Inspector of the South African Dorper Society will give demonstration on selection of Rams and ewes for  Breeding up in the  White Dorper Breed.
Graham Pickles will give a presentation on the economics of a self replacing White Dorper flock and compare the returns to a self replacing herd of Angus cattle based on Burrawangs own figures.
Contact Graham Pickles  Mobile : 0418 112 888

 



NATIONAL SALE 9.09.08 REPORT

 Dorper top price ram at Dubbo Sale

Top priced ram at the National Sale goes to Brazil - $34,000 Australian record

 

CLICK HERE to view the sale report as supplied by Elders, Dubbo NSW

CLICK HERE for the sale scanning results

Editorial and pictures by courtesy of the The Land.



Are you interested in attending a Course in your area ?

Mr Ron van de Merwe and Mr Koenie Kotze, both highly respected inspectors from South Africa will be coming to Australia in early 2009 to conduct a Society Senior and Junior course in each NSW, SA and WA . They will also be available for private inspections nationally. If you are interested in attending a course or booking private inspections please convey your interest to the Society as soon as possible.

For more information about the Dorper and White Dorper courses available in 2008/ 2009  please CLICK HERE



Society History Book

The Society is planning to produce a book on the history of the Dorper and White Dorper in Australia. The breeds have been in Australia for over a decade and we risk loosing valuable information if it is not captured now. If any breeders have stories,information or pictures relevent to the development of the breeds and the Society please forward to the Society Office.



NEW - JUNIOR membership now available

See the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION  information



Dorper magazine wins award for Farm Weekly

Click here for the story



Namibian Tour 2009

For more information click here



ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW 18-20th September 2008

 

 ENTRIES CLOSE 25th July

This year the Royal Melbourne Show has classes for Dorper and White Dorper.
See the link below for a Schedule of classes and the contact person for entry forms.
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Photo Courtesy Amarula Stud

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Photo Courtesy Godown Stud