Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Year Dairy Cows Beef Cattle Calves under 1
1901 16,233 Show data context 25,839 Show data context 8,289 Show data context
1911 18,487 Show data context 24,798 Show data context 8,786 Show data context
1931 23,650 Show data context 23,519 Show data context 11,407 Show data context
1961 46,305 Show data context 26,593 Show data context 23,044 Show data context
Date: Source:
1901 - 1911 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,
1931 - 1961 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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This set of three generalised categories was suggested by Dr. John Chapman (University of Portsmouth) and creates a broad distinction between dairy and beef cattle, plus calves aged under one. Data from 1900 onwards have been re-classified in this way.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Kirkcudbrightshire ScoCnty through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 14th May 2024