This calculator helps estimate daily liveweight gain (ADG) for calves and weanlings and shows whether performance is behind, on target, or ahead of typical Irish benchmarks.
Reference guide (Figures are indicative only and depend on health, grass quality, nutrition, and management)
Pre-weaning calves: ~0.70 kg/day
First-season calves at grass: ~0.70 kg/day
Weanlings over winter (housed): ~0.60 kg/day
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