THE LIVESTOCK FARMING IN MEDELLIN (1450-1550). OWNERS AND HERDS

Livestock raising in the vicinity of Medellin was characterized by the importance of oxen and pigs. In the dchesas, the most numerous animals were cows, but there were also sheep, especially in transhumance. Herds belonged mainly to commoners. The local oligarchy played an essential role as lessors of land. The price of pastures increased in the second half of the 15th century but began to settle down during the first part of the 16th century.