Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities related to raising livestock.
Canadian industry
115210 Support activities for animal production
Activités de soutien à l'élevage
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Support activities for animal production |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 11521 - Support activities for animal production |
| International correspondence | M7500* |
| 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 |
Inclusions
- support activities related to raising companion animals
Exclusions
- racehorse boarding and training (See 711213 Horse race tracks (CAN))
- vaccination services, veterinarians (See 541940 Veterinary services (US))
Examples
- animal pedigree service
- artificial insemination services, animal specialties and livestock
- breeding services for livestock
- cattle registration service
- farriers (horseshoeing)
- hoof trimming
- horses, boarding (except racehorses)
- milk testing for butterfat
- sheep dipping and shearing services
- animal husbandry service
- animal judging service
- animal pedigree service
- animal semen collection, production and storage services
- artificial insemination services, animal specialties and livestock
- breeding services for livestock
- breeding services, pet and small animal
- breeding services, poultry
- caponizing service
- catching poultry, with no hauling
- cattle breeding services
- cattle dehorning and hoof trimming services
- cattle registration service
- chick sexing service
- cleaning poultry houses
- corral and feedlot cleaning, service
- dairy herd improvement associations
- egg grading station, fee-based
- embryo transplant service, agricultural
- farm animal specialties breeding services
- farm management service (animal production)
- farriers (horseshoeing)
- fur pelting service
- honey straining on the farm
- hoof trimming
- horses, boarding (except racehorses)
- livestock registration services
- livestock spraying (with insecticide) services
- milk testing for butterfat
- pedigree service, animal
- sheep dipping and shearing services
- stud services, farm animal
- support activities related to raising companion animals
- training horses (except racehorses)
- vaccinating livestock (except by veterinarians)
- vaccinating pets and other animal specialties (except by veterinarians)
- wool grading service
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
animal pedigree serviceartificial insemination services, animal specialties and livestockbreeding services for livestockcattle registration servicefarriers (horseshoeing)
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: M7500*
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 115210
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
115210
Support activities for animal production
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 115210 Support activities for animal production. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
115210
animal pedigree service
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as animal pedigree service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 115210 Support activities for animal production to a business file.
03
115210
artificial insemination services, animal specialties and livestock
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as artificial insemination services, animal specialties and livestock. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 115210 Support activities for animal production to a business file.
04
115210
breeding services for livestock
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as breeding services for livestock. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 115210 Support activities for animal 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
- 115210Support activities for animal production
Commonly confused with
711213 — Horse race tracks
racehorse boarding and training (See 711213 Horse race tracks (CAN))
541940 — Veterinary services
vaccination services, veterinarians (See 541940 Veterinary services (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
M7500*Veterinary activities
Approximate correspondence
Vaccinating livestock and pets (except by veterinarians)
US NAICS reference115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production
Source row
115210Support activities for animal 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 115210 cover?
Support activities for animal production: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities related to raising livestock.
Which level of the hierarchy is 115210?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 115210?
It rolls up to 11521 Support activities for animal production.
Should I stop at 115210 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 115210?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 115210?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 115210 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 46 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.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 115210?
Yes. The page shows M7500* Veterinary activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Support Activities for Animal 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.