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This study evaluated the effects of group size, floor space allowance, and floor type on growth performance and carcass characteristics of heavy pigs slaughtered at 160 kg live weight. 216 pigs were assigned to pens with either a low (1.0 m2/pig) or high (1.4 m2/pig) floor space allowance. Pigs given more space tended to gain more weight after 46 days. Average daily gain and final live weight were higher for barrows than gilts. Backfat thickness was higher for pigs with more space and those in rooms with to
- Author
- Maiko Gil Hiwatig
- Language
- EN