Cattle and Calves Farm Statistics for Canada and Provinces

Semi-annual statistics track the number of farms reporting cattle and the average herd size per farm across Canada and its provinces. Statistics Canada publishes this data, which was last updated in February 2026. Figures are provided as counts and averages.

Use Cases

• Forecast provincial cattle inventory trends using semi-annual time-series data on average number of cattle per farm.
• Analyze farm concentration by correlating the number of farms reporting with the average herd size for each province.
• Model regional agricultural economic output using the reported number of farms and average cattle counts as key inputs.

Strengths

• Data is updated on a semi-annual basis, providing regular snapshots.
• Coverage includes both national and provincial-level statistics for Canada.
• Published by Statistics Canada, a national statistical agency.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and historical time range are not provided.
• Data granularity is limited to province-level; sub-provincial details are unavailable.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada

Collection Method

Likely derived from agricultural surveys or census data, specific methodology unknown.

Freshness

Semi-annual updates; last updated February 2026.

Geography

Canada and provinces