Table 2
Number of cattle and calves, Canada, 2016 and 2021
| 2016 | 2021 | 2016 to 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| number | number | % change | |
| Bulls, 1 year and over | 223,460 | 223,274 | -0.1 |
| Heifers, 1 year and over for dairy herd replacement | 439,019 | 430,002 | -2.1 |
| Heifers, 1 year and over for beef herd replacement | 674,378 | 671,724 | -0.4 |
| Heifers, 1 year and over for slaughter | 903,741 | 877,287 | -2.9 |
| Dairy cows | 939,071 | 980,297 | 4.4 |
| Steers, 1 year and over | 1,573,232 | 1,634,209 | 3.9 |
| Beef cows | 3,732,555 | 3,776,389 | 1.2 |
| Calves under 1 year | 4,045,274 | 4,046,907 | 0.0 |
| Total cattle and calves | 12,530,730 | 12,640,089 | 0.9 |
Source(s):
Census of Agriculture, 2016 and 2021 (3438).
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