Abstract
SUMMARY Groups of 8 pigs were housed at 0 · 56 (high), 0 · 77 (medium) and 1 · 19 (low) m 2 per pig. Feeding, drinking and dunging facilities were equal for all treatments. Liveweight gain and voluntary food intake were adversely affected on the High stocking rate compared to the Medium and Low stocking rates. Efficiency of food conversion was not affected. Pigs on the High stocking rate spent more time eating and less time sleeping when compared to pigs on the Medium and Low stocking rates for some replicates. Pigs on the High stocking rate visited the drinker less frequently than pigs on the Medium stocking rates. Peculiarities in maintenance activities are discussed.
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