Definition: Livestock density index

Category: Regional statistics

The livestock density index provides the number of livestock units (LSU) per hectare of utilised agricultural area (UAA). The LSU is a reference unit which facilitates the aggregation of livestock from various species and ages through the use of LSU coefficients, which are established by convention. Th e livestock species aggregated in the LSU total, for the purpose of this indicator, are: equidae, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and rabbits. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/coded_files/sustainable_europe_2005.pdf#page=132