This section host statistics on dairy cow registrations in Canada.
| Breed | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein | 295,212 | 303,171 | 298,319 | 284,617 | 264,973 |
| Jersey | 11,811 | 11,021 | 11,773 | 12,249 | 11,884 |
| Ayrshire | 5,041 | 5,007 | 4,700 | 4,216 | 3,877 |
| Brown Swiss | 1,410 | 1,316 | 1,284 | 1,371 | 1,093 |
| Guernsey | 267 | 231 | 261 | 269 | 301 |
| Canadienne | 234 | 348 | 265 | 168 | 244 |
| Milking Shorthorn | 295 | 250 | 340 | 268 | 182 |
| Kerry | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Total Registrations | 314,271 | 321,353 | 316,945 | 303,165 | 282,557 |
Source: Breed associations and Canadian Livestock Records Corporation
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If you have any questions or require additional information, please send an e-mail to aafc.cdic-ccil.aac@agr.gc.ca