Abstract
Space allowances of 6, 8, 10, and 12 ft^2 were evaluated for pigs fed from 130 lb to a pen average of 250 lb. Average daily gain and average daily feed intake. increased linearly (P<.05) as space allowance increased. However, those pigs permitted 10 or 12 ft^2 of space were similar in avg daily gain, avg daily feed intake, and feed efficiency, suggesting that 10 ft^2 of space is adequate for feeding finishing hogs to a heavier average pen weight. Coefficients of variation (CV) for initial weight and final weight were increased for pigs with 6 ft^2, whereas for those exposed to 10 and 12 ft^2, the CV was reduced, indicating more uniform pigs at final weight with greater space allowance.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1989
Keywords: Swine day, 1989, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 90-163-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 581, Swine, Finishing pig, Space allowance, Heavier weight
How to Cite:
Nicholson, R. I., Fitzner, G. E., Nichols, D. A., Hancock, J. D., Hines, R. H., Goodband, R. D. & Nelssen, J. L., (1989) “Space requirements of finishing pigs fed to an average pen weight of 250 pounds”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 157-159. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6240
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