Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of the commercial Large White × Duroc and Iberian pigs including in the study.
| Breed | Stage | N | Sex | Age (days) | Weight (Kg) | Type of nutrition | Space per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial pigs | Weaning | 22 | Male (12) Female (10) |
23 | 5 | Dry ad libitum | 0.45 m2 |
| Nursery | 41 | Male (21) Female (20) |
36 | 10 | Dry ad libitum | 0.45 m2 | |
| Fattening | 54 | Male (27) Female (27) |
98 | 45 | Dry ad libitum | 0.65 m2 | |
| Finishing | 85 | Male (42) Female (43) |
150 | 95 | Dry ad libitum | 0.65 m2 | |
| Iberian pigs* | Weaning | 36 | Male (18) Female (18) |
42 | 9 | Dry ad libitum | 0.45 m2 |
| Nursery | 39 | Male (20) Female (19) |
75 | 22 | Dry ad libitum | 0.45 m2 | |
| Fattening | 54 | Male (28) Female (26) |
180 | 80 | Liquid rationed | 2 m2 | |
| Finishing | 78 | Male (38) Female (40) |
300 | 150 | Liquid rationed | 2 m2 |
*
Male pigs form Iberian farm were castrated animals.