HC Deb 14 May 1912 vol 38 c1098W
Mr. ARMITAGE

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture for the latest figures showing how many cattle and sheep there are in the United Kingdom?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Number of cattle and sheep in the United Kingdom, as returned on 5th June, 1911 (including Isle of Man and Channel Islands):—

— 1911
Number.
Cows and Heifers in Milk or in Call 4,407,800
Other Cattle—Two years and above 2,413,501
Other Cattle—One year and under two 2,515,449
Other Cattle—Under one year 2,529,361
Total of Cattle 11,866,111
Ewes kept for Breeding 11,999,644
Other Sheep—One year and above 6,301,041
Other Sheep—Under one year 12,179,122
Total of Sheep 30,479,807