asked the Minister for Agriculture (a) the total number of bulls standing at AI centres in the Republic, (b) the number which are proven, (c) the total number of inseminations carried out last year giving the breeds separately, and (d) the percentage of inseminations which were attributed to proven bulls.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Artificial Insemination.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
(a) Total number of bulls standing at AI stations
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Dairy breeds |
232 |
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Beef breeds |
189 |
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TOTAL |
421 |
(b) Total number of proven bulls (Friesian and Shorthorn only)
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(i) Still standing at AI stations |
39 |
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(ii) Now dead |
36 |
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TOTAL |
75 |
(c) Total number of inseminations by breed carried out in 1964
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Friesian |
343,000 |
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Shorthorn |
137,948 |
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Hereford |
236,856 |
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Aberdeen Angus. |
100,833 |
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Charolais |
1,816 |
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Kerry |
2,319 |
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Jersey |
1,322 |
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Ayrshire |
577 |
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TOTAL |
824,681 |
(d) Percentage of inseminations in 1964 by proven bulls
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Friesian |
34% |
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Shorthorn |
19% |