... the forage area to be taken into account for the calculation of the stocking density shall consist of at least 50 % of pasture land. "Pasture land" shall be defined by Member States. The definition shall include at least the criterion that pasture land shall be grassland which, following the local farming practices is recognised as being destined for grazing bovine animals and/or sheep. However, this shall not exclude the mixed use of pasture land during the same year (pasture, hay, grass silage).
