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2010 ALBANY SHOW RESULTS
1st—Ewe Over 18th Months Greta |
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2nd—Ewe Under 18 Months Rhianna |
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1st—Ram Over 18 Months Gibson |
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Updated 2nd Nov 2011 |
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2011 WAGIN WOOLORAMA
We had great success at this years Woolorama with a total of 9 ribbons including 6 Firsts, Champion Ewe, Reserve Champion Ewe as well as Most Points for Breed!
Our beautiful Miss Poppin did it again winning Champion Ewe for the 2nd year running!
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Auctioneers make the final call at our recent production sale |
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Joe Van Vlijmen from Denmark Dorpers (middle) with his successful purchase of the top priced Ewe, “Lava” |
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DORPER MILK CHEESE |
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2010 WAGIN WOOLORAMA RESULTS
Grand Champion Ewe Poppin |
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1st—Same Sire Group Nebula, Noble & Nixon |
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3rd—Ram Under 1 Year Isaac |
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Our 2010 Woolorama Pens |
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2010 PRODUCTION SALE |
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Richard & Loxley Fedec from Dorper Stud Park, pictured below with their Champion Ewes
Middle - Judge, Nick Pagett from Winrae Dorper NSW
Left - Loxley pictured with Asha, Reserve Champion Ewe
Right - Richard with Miss Poppin, Champion Ewe |
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1st - Ewe Under 1 Asha |
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1st - Ewe Over 1 Miss Poppin |
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1st - Pair of Ewes Under 1 Bambi & Barbie
1st - Ram Under 1 Judged Objectively & Subjectively Cruscoe
1st - Group of 1 Ram and 2 Ewes under 1 Coleman, Barbie & Bambie
1st - Same Sire Progeny Group Cassidy, Cato & Cloda |
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2nd - Pair of Rams Under 1 Cato & Coleman |
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DORPER INFORMATION DAY
The recent Dorper Workshop was a resounding success with visitors from across the state.
Our Bollygum Bunkhouse was the perfect venue for the presentations and lunch.
The delicious Roast Dorper Rolls and Dorper Rissoles were thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Thank you to The Western Region of the Australian Dorper Society for sponsoring this event. Thank you also to Chris Oldham from the Agricultural Department and Adrian Veitch for your presentations.
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Stud Flock Number D277 |
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2011 PRODUCTION SALE
Our on farm production sale was held on 9th of Sept.
The top priced ram was a total shedding Type 3 and sold for $1,300.
Although bidding was a little subdued at the sale, a total clearance was achieved within days of the sale.
Congratulations and thank you to all who were involved.
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WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE
It’s been a while between updates but things have been busy on the farm as usual.
There have been a few changes on the site so have a look around.
Don’t forget to send us any feedback or questions you may have.
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We hand milk our ewes after weaning to trait score udder conformation, assess milk quality & quantity as well as reduce mastitis risk. The milk can be kept frozen until there is enough to make a batch of cheese. We have made many different types of cheese with our milk. Our favourites are our Pecorino, Fetta and Camembert (or as we aptly name it—Camembaa). |
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DORPER TOUR IN SOUTH AFRICA & NAMIBIA
In August 2009 we went on a special Dorper group tour to Namibia and South Africa to source outstanding breeders genetics and also to complete further Dorper assessment qualifications.
Another Dorper breeder, Richard Knights was also on this tour to complete his Fellowship to assess Dorpers for use in Australia’s arid country and his very interesting report is linked below.
It has now been well documented that Dorpers can thrive where other breeds are unable to survive. It has also now been well documented that Dorpers can also thrive in wetter grazing country but for entirely different reasons, not least of which are to do with animal welfare issues. In these southern areas flystrike, parasites and footrot are simply not a concern for Dorpers like they are for many other breeds.
We learned a great deal from the Namibian & South African Dorper breeders and their warm hospitality will long be remembered. Dorper Sheep and the Production of
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MN1-V (6 ABC points) |
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Above: Dorpers in arid Namibia
Below: Dorpers in freezing Canada
Far Below: Dorpers in grazing country |
