How Many Nutrient Units
Do I Have?
Sheep Operations
If you own a sheep operation, Ontario Regulation 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 applies to you if your operation generates 300 or more nutrient units (NU) annually. It also applies to you if your operation generates more than five (5) NU annually and you:
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apply for a building permit* to build any structure that is used to house livestock or to store manure; or
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construct an earthen manure storage.
If you own a sheep operation and keep no other livestock on your farm, you can use the following chart to easily determine the nutrient units for your farm operation.
Determine Total Nutrient Units for Your Farm
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Type of Sheep Operation |
# of Animals |
NU Conversion Factor |
Divide # of Animals by NU Conversion Factor |
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Dairy and Feeder lambs |
20 animals/NU |
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Dairy Ewes and Rams (including unweaned offspring and replacements) |
6 animals/NU |
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Meat Ewes and Rams (including unweaned offspring and replacements) |
8 animals/NU |
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Total Nutrient Units on Farm |
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* O. Reg. 267/03 also applies to those operations that would require a building permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 but are exempt from having to obtain a permit under the application of clause 1.3.1.1(1) (b) of Division C of the building code made under that Act.
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca