The Spanish Government has set a limit of 725 cows for dairy farms to ensure the profitability of small units and promote the competitiveness of family economic units. The new rule is part of a royal decree that establishes basic rules for the management of bovine farms, differentiating requirements for newly installed farms and those already in operation. The maximum capacity for newly installed farms is 850 cattle units, equivalent to about 725 milk cows. The measure is designed to harmonize the development of the sector while maintaining the productive fabric in rural areas.