Individual feed intake was measured daily to
determine DM intake (kg DM/day) and feed conversion
ratio (DM intake/daily gain). The animals
were weighed every 2 weeks at the same time of day
throughout the experimental period, 3 days before
slaughter (final weight, used for the calculation of
daily live weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio),
and before transportation to the abattoir after approximately
18 h of fasting
(slaughterweight, used for the calculation of killing-out and
internal fat proportions).