This section host statistics on dairy cow registrations in Canada.
| Breed | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein | 303,171 | 298,319 | 284,617 | 264,973 | 265,239 |
| Jersey | 11,021 | 11,773 | 12,249 | 11,884 | 12,238 |
| Ayrshire | 5,007 | 4,700 | 4,216 | 3,877 | 3,700 |
| Brown Swiss | 1,316 | 1,284 | 1,371 | 1,093 | 1,318 |
| Guernsey | 231 | 261 | 269 | 301 | 231 |
| Canadienne | 250 | 340 | 268 | 182 | 188 |
| Milking Shorthorn | 348 | 265 | 168 | 244 | 127 |
| Kerry | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Registrations | 321,353 | 316,945 | 303,165 | 282,557 | 283,043 |
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