asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries (a) the number of inseminations each year since 1967; and (b) the type of bull used.
Written Answers. - Artificial Insemination.
80.
The information requested is given in the following statement:
|
Type of bull |
1967 |
1968 |
1969 |
*1970 |
|
Shorthorn |
146,314 |
116,707 |
95,204 |
95,424 |
|
Friesian |
317,747 |
393,522 |
380,671 |
370,517 |
|
Hereford |
399,521 |
368,107 |
396,840 |
385,774 |
|
Angus |
102,947 |
103,078 |
112,352 |
116,917 |
|
Charolais |
7,371 |
21,132 |
30,976 |
38,862 |
|
Kerry |
2,103 |
1,721 |
1,201 |
1,032 |
|
Jersey |
2,251 |
2,421 |
2,331 |
1,892 |
|
Ayrshire |
2,490 |
2,539 |
1,851 |
1,257 |
|
Red Dane |
1,918 |
2,670 |
1,144 |
541 |
|
South Devon |
— |
— |
— |
205 |
|
Totals |
982,662 |
1,010,897 |
1,022,570 |
1,012,421 |
*Figures to 30th November 1970 as certified returns for December are not yet available