Categories of Cattle as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Cattle Categories for 1950-51 1950
Cows and Heifers in Milk 35,478 Show data context
Cows in Calf but not in Milk 7,579 Show data context
Heifers in calf with first calf 10,197 Show data context
Bulls for Service 1,622 Show data context
Bulls (including Bull Calves) being reared for service 685 Show data context
Other Cattle: Two years and above: Male 7,270 Show data context
Other Cattle: Two years and above: Female 11,047 Show data context
Other Cattle: One year and under two: Male 6,946 Show data context
Other Cattle: One year and under two: Female 17,977 Show data context
Other Cattle: Under one year: Male 7,654 Show data context
Other Cattle: Under one year: Female 19,608 Show data context
Date: Source:
1950 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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In 1950 the Agricultural Census divided cattle into these eleven categories.

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

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Date accessed: 28th May 2023