Dohne Merinos News
The latest Dohne Merino News from Suidplaas Dohnes
Improving your Dohne herd’s fertility: The role of lupins
At Suidplaas, we sow lupins as a source of nutrients for our Dohnes during planting season. We also provide lupin feed to our Dohne rams
Ivermectin: Don’t forget the sheep
Ivermectin has been hitting the headlines following the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. But despite the diverse opinions of the drug as an inhibitor of the virus, its benefits to animals,
Suidplaas Dohnes January auction: The results of the day
A total of 110 A+AA rams, 32 AA stud ewes and 300 young ewes were sold to the highest bidder – proving to be a successful auction for the Suidplaas Dohnes team.
Get it done with a Dohne | Dohne Australia
With both the Australian and South African sheep industries better placed than ever before, there isn’t a better time for sheep producers to be in Dohnes.
Kuilvoer: ‘n Winsgewende keuse vir Dohne boere
Die gehalte van kuilvoer is baie belangrik, veral as ‘n groot hoeveelheid kuilvoer in ‘n spesifieke rantsoen ingesluit word.
Reduce lamb deaths during cold weather: 3 tips from Wynand
Cold, wet weather is certainly not unusual in the Overberg. And therefore, lamb deaths as a result of chilly weather is also
Suidplaas Dohne’s 21st ram auction – genetics still prove their worth
Despite the concerns around COVID-19, it was an action-packed day – with many of our past stud records broken. It’s clear that
The versatility and adaptability of the Dohne Merino
For sheep farmers, this means having a low-input animal – that can generate maximum income at the lowest possible cost. According to Wynand du Toit
‘N HOË SPEENPERSENTASIE IS ‘N VOORVEREISTE VIR WINSGEWENDE SKAAPBOERDERY
‘n Hoë speenpersentasie (aantal lammers gespeen vanaf die aantal ooie gepaar), is dié belangrikste aspek van wolskaap
Dohne farmers: Managing the COVID-19 turbulence
The Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown have played havoc on the agricultural sector in South Africa. And the Dohne industry is no different.
Barley for sheep: Healthy nutrition or dangerous diet?
It’s planting season in the Overberg. And while the rest of the country is on lockdown at home, at Suidplaas our team is currently preparing the lands and
Sheep and water: Quantity AND quality matter
It’s not sufficient to make sure your Dohne Merino sheep have water. It’s vital they also have access to GOOD QUALITY water. On World Water Day

Wynand du Toit
082 550 1242
028 425 1625 wynand@suidplaasdohnes.co.za
Posbus 4, Protem, 7281
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Wynand du Toit
082 550 1242
028 425 1625
wynand@suidplaasdohnes.co.za
Posbus 4, Protem, 7281
@SuidplaasDohnes
@SuidplaasDohnes
@SuidplaasDohnes