The average live weight in lb. at weekly intervals. Column A. B. The average consumption of meal per pig per week. C. The average live weight gain per pig per week. D. The average weekly meal consumption per lb. live weight gain. E. The total consumption of meal per pig up to various weights. The total meal requirement at weaning has been taken at 234.48 lb, this included the meal consumed per pig weaned by the sow during gestation and suckling (including an allowance for the maintenance of the herd and by the boar.