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| Preface | Background | Definitions | Implementation Guidelines |
| MDS I Calculation Form | MDS II Calculation Form | Factor Tables |
| Appendix & Additional Information |

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Publication 707 – Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae contains the revised MDS I and II formulae that are used to determine the recommended separation distance between a livestock facility or permanent manure storage and other land uses. MDS definitions, factors, implementation guidelines and calculation forms are also included in this publication.

A hard copy of the MDS and an accompanying CD is available through ServiceOntario Publications.

Need Technical or Business Information?

Contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

For information or to obtain copies of this or any other ministry publication, please call 1-888-466-2372 from within Ontario or OMAFRA's TTY line at (519) 826-7402 for the hearing impaired; or visit the OMAFRA website. For more information on provincial acts and regulations, visit Ontario Statutes and Regulations website.