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A large CAFO is at least 1,000 “animalunits.”An An animalunit is roughly 1,000 lbs of live animal so to be classified as a large CAFO an operation would need to have at least: Or combinations of all types of animals totaling 1,000 animalunits.
In addition to denying the permit, the town of Ledgeview ordered the farm to maintain its herd at or below 1,000 animalunits and to bring the farm operations into full compliance with state and federal law. Glenmore zoning administrator Ben Schauer said the pit is in operation and can hold upwards of 20 million gallons of manure.
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