Amarula Dorper and White Dorper sale reaches $29,000 top

THE support of returning clients has helped drive Amarula Dorper and White Dorper stud to a $29,000 top at its 20th annual sale on Friday. Hot and windy conditions failed to deter buyers from gathering at the Kirkby family’s Gravesend property, Glenavon, in the hopes of taking home their share...

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Dorpers to delight at Dubbo

Dubbo is the word on Dorper producers’ lips with the Eastern Region Dorper and White Dorper Sale to entice buyers from across the country at the end of the month. The popular sale, which will take place on February 24 at the Dubbo Showground, will offer Dorper and White Dorper...

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Annalara White Dorpers reach $5000 twice

The 17th Annual Annalara Ram and Ewe Sale kicked off with repeat buyers filling the chairs and proving their confidence in the Cresswell family’s White Dorpers and Ultra Whites. Rams were in strong demand with 97 of 99 White Dorper rams selling to $5000 twice, for an average of $2417,...

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Dorpers Dominate National Meat Sheep Market

The Dorper breed continued to dominate Australia’s meat sheep market in 2022, with a strong selling season on the back of optimum seasonal conditions. The breed’s strong performance through Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia saw record averages for on-property sales. Record selling year John Settree, Divisional Livestock Manager, Nutrien...

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Sheep & Lamb Synopsis – AuctionsPlus

Insights into the dynamic sheep and lamb market, driven by seasonality, shifting demand and fast paced flock rebuilding. Click here to view the resource by AuctionsPlus. Key findings: Quarterly rainfall averages highlight distinct seasonal patterns, with all regions displaying their restocking trends differently since 2017. Purchasing trends for breeding ewes...

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Ovine Brucellosis

DSSA fears the welfare of the flock as well as the future supply of lamb is being put at risk by unregistered breeders selling rams from flocks that are not accredited ovine brucellosis (OB) free or in most cases never been tested. The devastating disease (OB) that causes abortions, infertility,...

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SHOWCASING THE AUSTRALIAN DORPER & WHITE DORPER

While the 2022 BreedELITE DSSA Online Show did not proceed, we received some fantastic entries that you must check out! Pictured above: JUDGE ANDREA VAN NIEKERK’S PICK OF THE WHITE DORPER RAMS – MELASHDAN WD537 210493 DOB 14/07/2021 (Entered into WD1 and WD7) THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS WHO ENTERED...

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Burrawang 2022 On-Farm Sale Results

Image above: Burrawang Dorpers Sale date: 10th October 2022 The top price of White Dorper Ram was $41,000 (LOT 18 CRACKER JACK (tag 200968) sold for $41,000 to Melashdan Dorper & White Dorper Stud, SA) The top price of Dorper Ram was $36,000 (LOT 15 GREAT GUN (tag 200265) sold...

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Demand for Burrawang genetics drives QLD sales

CREDIT: NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER. This article is branded content for Burrawang Dorpers. Demand for genetics renowned for depth and consistent quality will see Burrawang Dorper and White Dorper stud host its inaugural ram sale at Charleville Showgrounds on November 15. With a strong line-up of 100 lots on offer, the...

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