These guidelines describe manure management systems and practices designed to protect the
environment, reduce the risk of pollution(1) and minimize the odours experienced by
neighbours. The objectives of these guidelines are to:
-provide local governments with a basis for evaluating livestock operations
-assist livestock producers in their efforts to optimize the use of manure, prevent pollution and minimize odour
-provide a standard which may be used by the Farm Practices Protection Board in determining normal farming practices
-provide information to the general public
-provide information for government officials who evaluate livestock operations about potential effects on the surrounding area.