Although there was no significant difference between the initial live weight and initial P2 measurements of the two housing systems, the conventionally housed pigs had a significantly higher weight gain (P = 0.035) as well as a significantly higher increase in subcutaneous fat (P2) (P = 0.01).
The average daily gain (ADG) of the free-range pigs was significantly lower (0.639 ± 0.0605 kg) than that of the conventionally housed pigs (0.725 ± 0.1255 kg).