Bernard J. Durkan
Question:92 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the number in the dairy and beef herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22680/99]
Written Answers. - Dairy and Beef Herd.
The latest figures available for the number of breeding animals in the dairy and beef herd are from the June 1999 agricultural postal survey conducted by the Central Statistics Office.
Provisional estimates published on 30 August 1999 from this survey show the following:
|
Description |
Number of Animals |
|
Dairy cows |
1,278,700 |
|
Beef cows |
1,177,700 |
|
Dairy heifers |
213,000 |
|
Other heifers |
94,900 |