Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Year Dairy Cows Beef Cattle Calves under 1
1901 1,887,414 Show data context 2,003,700 Show data context 900,421 Show data context
1911 2,108,500 Show data context 2,075,815 Show data context 989,661 Show data context
1931 2,445,712 Show data context 1,798,318 Show data context 1,001,126 Show data context
1961 2,816,327 Show data context 3,109,914 Show data context 1,718,702 Show data context
Date: Source:
1901 - 1961 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 Dep through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Generalised Cattle Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10061325/cube/AGCEN_CATTLE_GEN

Date accessed: 25th April 2024