asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will outline in detail the number of cattle in this country in 1963, 1973 and 1983; the total number of reactor cattle in this country in 1963, 1973 and 1983; and if he will make a statement on these matters.
Written Answers. - Cattle Statistics.
231.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose to circulate it with the Official Report.
The following is the statement:
|
Year (June) |
Total Cattle Population (No.) |
Reactors Slaughtered (No.) |
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|
Bovine TB |
Brucellosis |
Total |
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|
1963 |
4,860,000 |
115,300 |
— |
115,300 |
|
1973 |
6,970,000 |
36,687 |
47,913 |
84,600 |
|
1983 |
6,771,000 |
27,690 |
11,510 |
39,200 |