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Veal Re-Vealed: The Veal Industry, Peter C. Lovenheim
Veal Re-Vealed: The Veal Industry, Peter C. Lovenheim
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
Veal is meat that comes from the male offspring of dairy cows. These animals are not grown to maturity for beef because dairy breeds have been developed primarily for their milk-producing capability and not for the quality of their meat. Therefore, these animals are slaughtered as calves and marketed as "veal."
Veal-Revealed: The Controversy And New Developments, Dana Murphy
Veal-Revealed: The Controversy And New Developments, Dana Murphy
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
Veal is meat that comes from the male offspring of dairy cows. These animals are not grown to maturity for beef because dairy breeds have been developed primarily for their milk-producing capability and not for the quality of their meat. Therefore, these animals are slaughtered as calves and marketed as "veal." In May 1981, the HSUS sent a letter to all veal industry companies raising concerns about current veal-rearing practices. Industry spokespersons defended the current system but have also been exploring changes in calf-rearing practices.