Types of pig as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Pig Categories for 1940-41 1961
Sows in pig 2,102 Show data context
Gilts in pig 790 Show data context
Other Sows for breeding 1,175 Show data context
Barren Sows for fattening 183 Show data context
Boars for service 302 Show data context
All other pigs: Over five months 4,987 Show data context
All other pigs: Two to five months 11,850 Show data context
All other pigs: Under two months 8,275 Show data context
Date: Source:
1961 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

 

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From 1940 onwards, the Agricultural Census broke down both numbers of sows and numbers of other pigs.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Angus ScoCnty through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Types of pig as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 04th December 2024