Guide note
ADG is a progress check
Average daily gain is the change in weight divided by days between weights.
The useful question is whether the animal is on pace for the target show or fair weight.
BarnMath guide
Average daily gain basics for livestock projects
A plain guide to current ADG, needed ADG, projected weight, and fair-day pace.
Guide note
Keep targets editable
Target weights and show rules vary locally.
BarnMath does not set official weight requirements. Enter the target weight you verified in your fair book or with the show office, advisor, ag teacher, or Extension office.
Record-book checklist
What to gather before official entry
- Starting weight
- Current weight
- Days between weights
- Target weight
- Days until fair/show
- Projected weight
- Questions for advisor
Printable worksheet
Average daily gain basics for livestock projects planning sheet
Print this blank sheet for the barn or the kitchen table, then copy only what your official record book asks for.
Source links checked Jul. 1, 2026 Not an official record book
Backup CSV Print
| Date | Entry | Record-book section | Local source or advisor check |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ / ____ | Starting weight | ________________ | ________________ |
| ____ / ____ | Current weight | ________________ | ________________ |
| ____ / ____ | Days between weights | ________________ | ________________ |
| ____ / ____ | Target weight | ________________ | ________________ |
Sources
Sources used for this guide
Sources checked Jul. 7, 2026. Check your local fair book and advisor instructions before using the numbers in an official record.