Welcome to De Villiers Merinos

Nestled away on the N6 between Aliwal North and Jamestown is the home of De Villiers Merino's, the farm Rietfontein was established in 1834.

The stud of De Villiers Merino's was initiated by JR de Villiers in 1989. Our ongoing passion for Merino's continues in our striving for excellence. The long term satisfaction of our clients is the driving force, motivating us for Merino perfection in build, quality wool.

The ideal Merino sheep bred at DVM have a dual purpose in both meat & wool under normal circumstances. The average wool at DVM is 20.3 micron with a average of 75% clear yield.

No ram under 99% comfort factor is used in our stud or flock ewes. 50% of DVM stud ewes have twins and our conception rate of stud and flock ewes is between 92-95%

During the South African Merino Classic Fleece Competition, held on 6 April 2002 and also the largest competition in the world, out of 595 fleeces DVM came 3rd with a medium wool ewe.

Merino sheep have been prized for their wool since the middle ages, for having amongst the softest and finest wool.