[F1ANNEX IIU.K.

Conversion rates of animals to livestock units ( ‘ LU ’ ) referred to in Article 9(1) and (2)

(1)Bulls, cows and other bovine animals over two years and equine animals over six months

1,0 LU

(2)Bovine animals from six months to two years

0,6 LU

(3)Bovine animals below six months

0,4 LU

(4)Sheep and goats

0,15 LU

(5)Breeding sows > 50 kg

0,5 LU

(6)Other pigs

0,3 LU

(7)Laying hens

0,014 LU

(8)Other poultry

0,03 LU

For the categories or sub-categories of animals in this table, conversion rates may be increased or decreased exceptionally, taking into account scientific evidence to be explained and duly justified in the RDPs.

Other categories of animals may be added exceptionally. Conversion rates for any such categories shall be established taking into account particular circumstances and scientific evidence to be explained and duly justified in the RDPs.]