That averages 1.78 pounds per day growth rate. While these calves are small, they are fast growing and efficient, so 1.5 to 2.0 pounds per day would seem to be a goal to reach for, but there are challenges.1  Calves can only eat so much.2  True-only 2-6 gallons of liquid per day. 3  Cold requires more energy to live.hile these calves are small, they are fast growing and efficient, so 1.5 to 2.0 pounds per day would seem to be a goal to reach for, but there are challenges. 1  Calves can only eat so much. 2  True-only 2-6 gallons of liquid per day. 3  Cold requires more energy to live.
For more info, see the section on calcium absorption. High calcium foods include dark leafy greens, cheese, low-fat milk and yogurt, bok choy, fortified tofu, okra, broccoli, green beans, almonds, and fish canned with their bones. The daily value (DV) for calcium is 1000mg.
Our diet gives us calcium. 1  The foods highest in calcium include: 2  dairy products such as eggs, milk, butter and cheese â this is where most of our calcium comes from. 3  green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and beans. 4  nuts. 5  whole grain foods such as bread, rice and cereals.