Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Year Dairy Cows Beef Cattle Calves under 1
1920 56,063 Show data context 82,344 Show data context 33,434 Show data context
1930 64,051 Show data context 78,426 Show data context 42,135 Show data context
1931 66,406 Show data context 76,634 Show data context 44,431 Show data context
1940 77,143 Show data context 93,069 Show data context 49,518 Show data context
1950 97,234 Show data context 101,307 Show data context 59,734 Show data context
1960 79,753 Show data context 140,076 Show data context 84,919 Show data context
1961 82,071 Show data context 142,152 Show data context 79,858 Show data context
1970 90,358 Show data context 115,703 Show data context 110,223 Show data context
Date: Source:
1920 - 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, North Riding AdmC 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/10186110/cube/AGCEN_CATTLE_GEN

Date accessed: 23rd May 2013