Nichols, David A.Hines, Robert H.Goodband, Robert D.Nelssen, Jim L.2010-04-152010-04-152010-04-15http://hdl.handle.net/2097/3605Two trials, using a total of 240, crossbred, finishing pigs were conducted to evaluate 7, 9, and 11 ft^2 space allowance per pig from approximately 115 lb to a market weight of 250 lb. Pigs were removed individually each week as they reached the desired weight. Pigs reared in pens with 7 ft^2 had a reduced average daily feed intake and a significantly reduced average daily gain compared to those with 9 and 11 ft^2. Feed/gain was the same for all treatments; however, the pigs with 7 ft^2 required 4 days longer to reach 250 lb. Performance data suggests that 7 ft^2 is inadequate space allowance for pigs carried to heavier weights. No significant differences were observed in average daily gain, feed intake, or feed efficiency for pigs with 9 or 11 ft^2 allowance, suggesting that 9 ft^2 per pig is adequate space for this management system of removing pigs weekly as they reached the desired market weight.SwineSpace requirementFinishing pigsHeavy weightSpace requirement of finishing pigs fed to heavier weightConference paper