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| − | + | '''Veal''' is a [[cattle|calf]] (usually male) that is raised on milk and is intended to be used for meat at a young age. Veal meat is served at many restaurants and is very popular in cultural cuisine. It is known for its delicate taste and tender texture compared to other meats. However, the method of raising livestock for veal is controversial, as many consider it overly cruel.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/food_matters/veal.shtml Is veal cruel? at BBC Food Matters]</ref> This has lead to recent changes in the industry.<ref>[http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/sep07/070915r_pf.asp Veal association recommends group housing]</ref> | |
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*[http://www.ontarioveal.on.ca/main.html The Ontario Veal Association] | *[http://www.ontarioveal.on.ca/main.html The Ontario Veal Association] | ||
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Revision as of 23:31, June 27, 2016
Veal is a calf (usually male) that is raised on milk and is intended to be used for meat at a young age. Veal meat is served at many restaurants and is very popular in cultural cuisine. It is known for its delicate taste and tender texture compared to other meats. However, the method of raising livestock for veal is controversial, as many consider it overly cruel.[1] This has lead to recent changes in the industry.[2]
References
Links
- The Veal Farm, an industry website
- The Ontario Veal Association