asked the Taoiseach the breakdown of live exports to Northern Ireland between steers and heifers; and the proportion of these animals which are exported in a finished state.
Written Answers. - Live Exports to Northern Ireland.
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The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:
Exports of Steers and Heifers to Northern Ireland in 1987
|
Number |
Weight Tonnes |
Value £ Million |
|
|
Steers |
|||
|
For Slaughter |
13,868 |
8,473 |
10.4 |
|
Stores |
31,791 |
16,270 |
20.7 |
|
Total |
45,659 |
24,743 |
31.1 |
|
Heifers |
|||
|
For Slaughter |
43,423 |
21,617 |
25.1 |
|
For Breeding |
93 |
42 |
0.0 |
|
Stores |
56,597 |
23,418 |
28.0 |
|
Total |
100,113 |
45,077 |
53.1 |
|
Total Steers and Heifers |
145,772 |
69,820 |
84.2 |
|
Steers and Heifers for slaughter as a percentage of total |
39.3% |
43.1% |
42.1% |