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<blockquote data-quote="Karin" data-source="post: 1085658" data-attributes="member: 18961"><p>Not usually, no. Smaller calves generally should be gaining weight at a faster rate than what ADG your calves are at now (yes to 2 to 3 lbs per day), then growth starts tapering off when they are reaching maturity. Feed and genetics have a huge factor in weight gain and growth rate, so it sounds like you need to have a close look at what you're feeding them and have a chat with a nutritionist or vet to see what can be changed to get them to gain more than the one pound a day *at best.* The biggest nutritional factors that limit growth: protein and energy. If you're short on those, then you'll be short on your calves' ADG.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karin, post: 1085658, member: 18961"] Not usually, no. Smaller calves generally should be gaining weight at a faster rate than what ADG your calves are at now (yes to 2 to 3 lbs per day), then growth starts tapering off when they are reaching maturity. Feed and genetics have a huge factor in weight gain and growth rate, so it sounds like you need to have a close look at what you're feeding them and have a chat with a nutritionist or vet to see what can be changed to get them to gain more than the one pound a day *at best.* The biggest nutritional factors that limit growth: protein and energy. If you're short on those, then you'll be short on your calves' ADG. [/QUOTE]
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