Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Year Dairy Cows Beef Cattle Calves under 1
1900 2,186,637 Show data context 2,304,419 Show data context 1,116,028 Show data context
1901 2,168,313 Show data context 2,278,086 Show data context 1,088,214 Show data context
1910 2,336,800 Show data context 2,354,674 Show data context 1,175,094 Show data context
1920 2,352,828 Show data context 2,286,852 Show data context 907,125 Show data context
1930 2,674,939 Show data context 2,088,294 Show data context 1,086,543 Show data context
1931 2,790,133 Show data context 2,066,565 Show data context 1,208,345 Show data context
1940 3,176,740 Show data context 2,490,779 Show data context 1,333,481 Show data context
1950 3,624,761 Show data context 2,722,529 Show data context 1,666,596 Show data context
1960 3,146,971 Show data context 3,542,765 Show data context 2,079,542 Show data context
1961 3,240,278 Show data context 3,578,451 Show data context 1,997,379 Show data context
1970 3,277,960 Show data context 3,225,300 Show data context 2,524,443 Show data context
Date: Source:
1900 - 1970 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, England and Wales through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10001043/cube/AGCEN_CATTLE_GEN

Date accessed: 25th May 2013