asked the Taoiseach the number of sows and gilts in young on 1st January, 1970, 1969, 1968 and 1967.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pig Production.
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With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
THE estimated number of sows and gilts in pig on holdings in January in each year 1967 to 1970 inclusive (a).
|
Year |
Sows in pig |
Other Sows for breeding |
Gilts in pig |
|
Number '000 |
|||
|
1967 |
51.2 |
42.1 |
10.6 |
|
1968 (b) |
56.2 |
44.2 |
12.3 |
|
1969 |
61.7 |
47.8 |
11.8 |
|
1970 |
58.8 |
50.8 |
12.1 |
(a) The estimates are based on returns specially collected for a sample area covering approximately one in every four of the District Electoral Divisions i.e. each DED in which a Garda Station is situated.
(b) The figures for 1968 relate to February as the enumeration in that year was taken a month later than usual as part of the precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak of the foot and mouth disease.