Maximum number of animals per ha

Class or species

Maximum number of animals per ha
Equivalent to 170 N/ha/year

Equines over 6 months old 

2

Calves for fattening 

5

Other bovine animals less than one year old 

5

Male bovine animals from one to less than two years old 

3,3

Female bovine animals from one to less than two years old 

3,3

Male bovine animals two years old or over 

2

Breeding heifers 

2,5

Heifers for fattening 

2,5

Dairy cows 

2

Cull dairy cows 

2

Other cows 

2,5

Female breeding rabbits 

100

Ewes 

13,3

Goats 

13,3

Piglets 

74

Breeding sows 

6,5

Pigs for fattening 

14

Other pigs 

14

Table chickens 

580

Laying hens 

230