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  • 2021 Dorper listings surge to record highs
    October 29, 2021
    Contributor: AuctionsPlus Since the June ADWDA eNews, Dorper and White Dorper listings have remained extremely robust on AuctionsPlus, as the Read More »
  • Member Spotlight: Australis & Genelink Studs
    October 29, 2021
    Bronte Mawson and Annabel Managal own and operate the Australis White Dorper Stud, Genelink Dorper Stud and have now added and UltraWhite breeding Read More »
  • Spring Biosecurity for Sheep Producers
    October 29, 2021
    Springtime in Australia represents the time when many sheep producers are out buying and selling stud stock and planning next year’s breeding Read More »
  • Dorper prices surge on the back of strong restocker demand
    June 11, 2021
    Dorper and White Dorper sales on AuctionsPlus have registered considerable growth over recent years, with strong numbers being offered and rising Read More »
  • Q&A: Do White Dorpers join successfully in October to December?
    June 11, 2021
    This Q&A session touched on a topic featured in the 2003/4 Genelink newsletter, with Denis providing his response at that time, and an updated Read More »
  • Elevate your flock with eID
    June 11, 2021
    Source: Meat & Livestock Australia – here Taking a livestock business to the next level requires good monitoring, good decision making and Read More »
  • MLA’s eLearning platform – The toolbox
    June 11, 2021
    MLA’s new eLearning platform, The toolbox, is a collection of digital resources for red meat producers that features training courses, tips, tools Read More »
  • 5th Ivanhoe Ram Sale: Fortune Favours the Brace
    June 11, 2021
    Following a sustained dry period the Ivanhoe district was experiencing a flush season with the country looking in great heart. Neighbouring regions Read More »
  • Can you stand by what you sell?
    February 2, 2021
    By Joely Mitchell – story & photo courtesy FarmOnline here Around 3000 farm audits are conducted every year to ensure producers are abiding Read More »
  • Tips for transporting livestock
    February 2, 2021
    Article & photo courtesy of Stock & Land here. A new checklist is set to help farmers prepare and plan their trips when transporting Read More »
  • The power of DNA parentage testing
    February 2, 2021
    In today’s seedstock industry nothing is more important than knowing your stocks’ parentage – without it, you’re missing out on crucial information Read More »
  • Lamb Feedlot Nutrition
    February 2, 2021
      Quick facts for consideration when lamb feedlotting: If producers are mixing their own rations it is important to have all feedstuffs analysed Read More »
  • The Dorper at the cross roads?
    February 2, 2021
    Contributor: Andrew Freshwater, Clear Creek PastoralThere’s a few rumblings as to Dorper based composite sheep in Australia – whether they be Ultra Read More »
  • Commercial vs Stud Dorpers?
    February 2, 2021
    Contributor: Angus McTaggart, Nonning Pastoral My family owns Nonning Station, north of Kimba SA running around 16,000 ewes and turning off around Read More »
  • Ivanhoe Dorper Ram Sale 2021
    February 2, 2021
    Contributor: Haydn McKay, Nutrien Livestock – Hay Friday, 19th February 2021 @ 10:00am, Ivanhoe Rodeo Grounds The Nutrien Livestock 2021 Read More »
  • Managing a drought in marginal pastoral country
    October 13, 2020
    Contributor: Brendan Duncan, Glen Esk Pastoral Managing a drought or even just dry times is always an interesting exercise and one we can all do Read More »
  • The musings of a retired founding Dorper breeder
    October 13, 2020
    Contributor:  Dennis Russell Our first connection with the breed came in 1996 when SAABCo held an online Auction of Dorper embryos that had been in Read More »
  • What you need to know about the new NVDs
    October 13, 2020
    Story courtesy Meat & Livestock Australia Producers will benefit from changes to the National Vendor Declaration (NVD) this year, with an easier, Read More »
  • Top tips for joining LAMBPLAN
    October 13, 2020
    There has been an influx of breeders subscribing to Sheep Genetics during 2020. If you are yet to join LAMBPLAN, we have outlined what is needed for Read More »
  • Why use genomics in sheep breeding?
    October 13, 2020
    The goal of every sheep breeder is to turn off progeny that are more profitable and productive than the previous generation. Using traditional Read More »
  • Wudinna Ram Sale ResultsAustralis & Genelink Wudinna Ram Sale Result – July 2020
    July 23, 2020
    Australis White Dorpers sold at auction to $2000, ave $1060. Genelink Dorpers sold at auction to $1500, ave $966. Genelink White Dorpers sold at Read More »
  • Mt Gipps Ram Sale PostponedPOSTPONED: Mount Gipps Dorper Ram Sale
    April 9, 2020
    Unfortunately the Mount Gipps Dorper Rams Sale has been postponed due to current travel restrictions. A new date will be advised as soon as possible. Read More »
  • Ivanhoe Ram SaleIvanhoe Ram Sale 2020
    February 6, 2020
    February 2017 saw the first of the Landmark/Nutrien Ivanhoe Dorper ram Sales. The sale is focussed on supplying quality Dorper and White Dorper rams Read More »
  • Salt Bush White Dorpers featured on Poh's KitchenSaltbush White Dorpers featured on Poh’s Kitchen
    October 7, 2011
    A full half hour episode of Poh’s Kitchen based on Dorpers has recently been filmed. The show is based in the Flinders Ranges and pastoral Read More »
  • Australian Dorper & White Dorper Association IncNew Australian Association for Dorper Breeders
    March 23, 2011
    Commercial focus with new Dorper Association A major step forward for the Australian Prime Lamb and cleanskin sheep industries has taken place with Read More »

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Latest News

  • 2021 Dorper listings surge to record highs
    October 29, 2021
    Contributor: AuctionsPlus Since the June ADWDA Read More »
  • Member Spotlight: Australis & Genelink Studs
    October 29, 2021
    Bronte Mawson and Annabel Managal own and operate Read More »
  • Spring Biosecurity for Sheep Producers
    October 29, 2021
    Springtime in Australia represents the time when Read More »

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