Types of pig as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Pig Categories for 1920-30 1920 1930 1931
Sows kept for Breeding 289,546 Show data context 315,655 Show data context 402,424 Show data context
Boars for service 20,933 Show data context 20,787 Show data context 25,720 Show data context
Other Pigs 1,683,445 Show data context 1,973,799 Show data context 2,354,864 Show data context
Date: Source:
1920 - 1931 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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Between 1920 and 1930, the Agricultural Census distinguished breeding sows and boars for service from all other pigs.

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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, England and Wales through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Types of pig as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 20th May 2013