Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in milking dairy cattle.
Canadian industry
112120 Dairy cattle and milk production
Élevage de bovins laitiers et production laitière
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Dairy cattle and milk production |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 11212 - Dairy cattle and milk production |
| International correspondence | A0141* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Exclusions
- raising dairy herd replacements (See 112110 Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots (CAN))
- raising, feeding or fattening cattle (See 112110 Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots (CAN))
Examples
- raising dairy cattle for both milking and meat production
- raw fluid milk or cream, production
- dairy cattle (cows) farming and milk production
- dairy cattle and milk production
- raising dairy cattle for both milking and meat production
- raw fluid milk or cream, production
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
raising dairy cattle for both milking and meat productionraw fluid milk or cream, productiondairy cattle (cows) farming and milk production
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: A0141*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 112120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
112120
Dairy cattle and milk production
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 112120 Dairy cattle and milk production. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
112120
raising dairy cattle for both milking and meat production
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as raising dairy cattle for both milking and meat production. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 112120 Dairy cattle and milk production to a business file.
03
112120
raw fluid milk or cream, production
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as raw fluid milk or cream, production. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 112120 Dairy cattle and milk production to a business file.
04
112120
dairy cattle (cows) farming and milk production
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dairy cattle (cows) farming and milk production. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 112120 Dairy cattle and milk production to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 112120Dairy cattle and milk production
Commonly confused with
112110 — Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
raising dairy herd replacements (See 112110 Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots (C...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
A0141*Raising of cattle and buffaloes
Approximate correspondence
Production of raw cow milk
US NAICS reference112120 - Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Source row
112120Dairy cattle and milk production
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 112120 cover?
Dairy cattle and milk production: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in milking dairy cattle.
Which level of the hierarchy is 112120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 112120?
It rolls up to 11212 Dairy cattle and milk production.
Should I stop at 112120 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 112120?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 112120?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 112120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 6 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Crop farming, Forestry crews, Field support work, Livestock services, Nursery production.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 112120?
Yes. The page shows A0141* Raising of cattle and buffaloes.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Dairy Cattle and Milk Production.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.