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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 14th Apr 2012 |
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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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2010 PRODUCTION SALE |
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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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WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE
Our on farm Production Sale date has been scheduled. See below for details.
We had great success at Woolorama again this year. See down the page for more information.
Don’t forget to send us any feedback or questions you may have.
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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 |
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WAGIN WOOLORAMA 2012
Woolorama is over for another year and what a great show it was.
We have dedicated a page with all the details, scores, photos as well as a stud principles report.
Previous years results are also on this new page.
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DORPER MILK CHEESE |
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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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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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2012 PRODUCTION SALE
On Property, Porongurup WA
Saturday 20th October 2012
For more details please contact us
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