Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.
| Agricultural Census Generalised Sheep Categories | 1901 | 1931 | 1961 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeding Ewes |
165,568
|
183,315
|
230,365
|
| Lambs (Aged under 1) |
149,632
|
175,001
|
231,965
|
| All Other Sheep |
66,685
|
51,867
|
10,902
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1901 | Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , |
| 1931 - 1961 | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish 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 identifies breeding ewes, lambs aged under one, and all other sheep. Dr. Chapman notes that the number of ewes measures the breeding stock while the number of lambs measures the productivity of that stock.