Categories of Cattle as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Cattle Categories for 1866-91 1871 1881 1891
Cows & Heifers in Milk or in Calf 91,991 Show data context 99,141 Show data context 110,963 Show data context
Other, 2 years & above 42,001 Show data context 47,642 Show data context 49,918 Show data context
Other, under 2 years 47,340 Show data context 63,888 Show data context 82,869 Show data context
Date: Source:
1871 - 1891 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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Between 1866 and 1891 the Agricultural Census divided cattle into these three categories. In 1866, the first category was listed simply as 'Cows'.


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

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Date accessed: 23rd April 2024