EPIC Report - Report on Seasonality of Movements and Spatial Distribution of Sheep, Cattle and Pigs in Scotland

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Chart 25. Numbers of sheep moved monthly not to slaughter onto Western Isles in 2003-2007

 Chart 25. Numbers of sheep moved monthly not to slaughter onto Western Isles in 2003-2007

Data table: Numbers of sheep moved monthly not to slaughter onto Western Isles in 2003-2007

Year

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

2003

23

6

28

20

36

34

64

183

146

126

41

2004

2

251

21

91

47

510

137

11

2005

15

13

78

237

90

26

2006

24

53

94

9

139

391

419

61

45

2007

10

108

142

10

4

42

1,007

40

46

Of the total sheep batches moved onto Western Isles in 2003-2007, 3.3% originated cross-border, and none was imported from outside GB. Occasional sheep movements to slaughter onto Western Isles were recorded in 2003-2007 (<70 animals total).

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