Types of sheep as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Sheep Categories for 1960-70 1961
One year & over: Ewes kept for breeding 258,158 Show data context
One year & over: Two tooth (shearling) ewes to be put to the ram 54,669 Show data context
One year & over: Rams kept for service 7,628 Show data context
One year & over: Draft & cast ewes 5,333 Show data context
One year & over: Wethers & others 55,981 Show data context
Under one year 328,941 Show data context
Date: Source:
1961 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

 

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Between 1960 and 1970, the Agricultural Census divided sheep into these six categories.


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Date accessed: 11th November 2024