As of 2024, there were approximately 962,800 dairy cows in Canada, a little over double the number of dairy heifers. There were far more beef cows in Canada, however, reaching over 3.5 million as of January 1 that year.
Cattle inventory in Canada as of January 2024, by type
(in 1,000 heads)
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