📈 Fattening Performance (ADG)
Average daily gain calculation and performance analysis
What is ADG?
Average Daily Gain — Shows the average daily weight gain of a fattening animal in grams. The most important indicator of fattening performance.
What Does This Tool Do?
The Fattening Performance (ADG) calculator computes your animals' average daily gain and fattening performance.
Enter start and end weights with the feeding period to get the ADG value and compare performance by breed.
Frequently Asked Questions
ADG (Average Daily Gain) is a feedlot performance indicator showing the average daily weight gain in grams or kilograms. Calculated by dividing the weight difference between start and end by the number of days on feed.
Target ADG for beef cattle is typically 1.2-1.5 kg/day. Varies by breed: dairy types 1.0-1.3 kg, beef breeds (Angus, Hereford) 1.3-1.8 kg/day. For lambs, 200-350 g/day is the target.
Key factors: balanced energy-dense ration, quality forage, adequate water access, proper housing, parasite control, and stress reduction. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) should also be monitored.