How Many Nutrient Units
Do I Have?
Rabbit Operations
If you own a rabbit 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 rabbit 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 Rabbit Operation |
# of Animals |
NU Conversion Factor |
Divide # of Animals by NU Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Breeding Does (includes replacements, market animals and males) |
40 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.
** The nutrient unit conversion factor for rabbits of 40 breeding does/NU is for discussion purposes only.
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: nman.omafra@ontario.ca