4-H Livestock Skillathon Practice Test Prep & Study Guide

To determine the average daily gain, you start by dividing the total weight gain by the number of days over which the gain occurred. In this case, the steer gained a total of 100 pounds over a period of 30 days.

The average daily gain can be calculated using the formula:

Average Daily Gain (ADG) = Total Weight Gain / Number of Days

Plugging in the numbers:

ADG = 100 pounds / 30 days = 3.33 pounds per day

When rounded to one decimal place, this gives an average daily gain of approximately 3.3 pounds.

This option accurately reflects the calculation and provides a clear understanding of how to assess the growth rate of livestock based on their weight gain over a chronological period. Other options do not represent the calculations derived from the weight gain data accurately.