Ayrshire Canada » Mission

Canadian Ayrshire Model

In order to achieve its mission, the Association will:

• Bring breeders into close and friendly relations with each other in order that they may cooperate in their efforts to further the interests of the breed;
• Encourage and develop the breeding of purebred Ayrshire cattle in Canada;
• Establish standards of breeding and adopt means from time to time to protect and assist those engaged in the promotion and breeding of Ayrshire cattle;
• Carry out a system of registration in compliance with the Animal Pedigree Act or any regulations made thereunder; keep a record of the breeding of purebred Ayrshire cattle and cattle with at least seventy-five percent purebred Ayrshire inheritance and collect, preserve and publish data relating to the same in the form of herd books from time to time;
• Actively promote the breed to expand the market for Canadian Ayrshire genetics;
• Publish or cause to be published any official documents or other publications devoted to the welfare of the Ayrshire breed;
• Work in close cooperation with industry partners to ensure enhancement of programs and the optimal development of the breed;
• Provide services in Canada's official languages.