Bath, GarethAnton, Juan J RTejedor, Pedro PMayayo, Luis M FSouth African Veterinary Association. Veterinary History Society2023-11-132023-11-132023978-84-8321-557-9http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93241Book chapter, Merinos in South Africa, published in MERINO: history, culture and landscape, by Prames PublishersThe history and background of Merino farming in South Africa, and the development of the breed are addressed. Merino farming started off as a need for meat as a staple food, which then progressed into a large-scale adoption of wool farming. Farming practice discussions include theft, predation, veld management, diseases, and their prevention and control. This chapter touches on legislation and the founding and development of societies, boards, and associations in the wool and sheep industries.17 pagesPDFen©2023 Veterinary History Society of the South African Veterinary Association. Provided for preservation purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the author. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution.Merino sheepHistorySouth AfricaBreedingLegislationMerino Breeders AssociationFarmingVeterinarians -- South AfricaVeterinary medicine -- History -- South AfricaBook chapter