breed reported in geographic location Fonthill Merino, Australia (Sheep) https://www.fao.org/dad-is Fonthill Merino VBO:0015620 The concept of “breed reported in geographic location by FAO National Coordinators” is unique to DAD-IS (https://www.fao.org/dad-is/en/). This VBO term should therefore be used specifically for the breed conforming to this concept. composite of American-bred Rambouillet Merino rams x fine-wool Saxon strain of Merino. The major objective in developing the Fonthill Merino was to increase the genetic potential of an easy care type sheep to produce wool, meat and lambs. Fonthill Merino (Sheep) domestic breed Sabrina Toro