Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Generalised Cattle Categories 1901 1911
Dairy Cows 32,790 Show data context 40,484 Show data context
Beef Cattle 28,665 Show data context 37,695 Show data context
Calves under 1 11,592 Show data context 17,209 Show data context
Date: Source:
1901 - 1911 Ministry of Agriculture, 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, Kent AncC 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: 30th October 2024