Space Recommendations for Growing Pigs
Production Stage | Body Weight | Space Allowance |
|---|---|---|
Nursery | Weaning to 27 kg (30 lb) | 0.16–0.23 m2 (1.7–2.5 ft2) |
Grower | 27–68 kg (30–100 lb) | 0.28–0.56 m2 (3–6 ft2) |
Finisher | 68 kg (150 lb) to market wt | 0.74–0.84 m2 (8–9 ft2) |
Adapted from Zimmerman JJ, et al (eds), Diseases of Swine, 10th ed. 2012. | ||