asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state separately in respect of each State property at Abbotstown, Backweston and Chantilly, County Dublin, as regards livestock, etc., the total number of animals on these properties and their value, and the number of (a) horses, (b) dry cattle, (c) cows and (d) sheep, etc. at a recent date.
Written Answers. - Livestock on State Farms.
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The details requested are as follows:—
Abbotstown |
Backweston |
Chantilly |
|
Total number of Animals |
452 |
222 |
42 |
Total estimated value |
£14,000 |
£13,000 |
£1,300 |
Number of Horses |
2 |
— |
3 |
Number of Bulls |
10 |
— |
4 |
Number of Dry Cattle. |
216 |
220 |
11 |
Number of Cows |
25 |
2 |
14 |
Number of Sheep |
98 |
— |
— |
Number of Pigs |
101 |
— |
10 |
In addition there are some 1,250 small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs and mice) valued at about £360 which are used for experimental purposes at the Veterinary Research Laboratory, Abbotstown, and 45 hens valued at £10 to £12 at Chantilly.