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Cattle and sheep numbers at record lows

There were 4.98 million head of cattle and calves in England at June 1

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Cattle and sheep numbers at record lows

Cattle and sheep numbers in England have reached historic lows, despite prices being at or near record levels. There were 4.98 million head of cattle and calves in England at June 1, according to Defra's...

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