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  AnimalIss/veal
Veal producers typically obtain calves through livestock auctions, although in some cases the calves are taken directly from the dairy farm to the veal farm.
Several behaviors of group-reared veal calves can be detrimental to their health, including sucking of pen-mates' ears, navels, and genital sheaths, which often produces inflammation and infection.
In a recent study of 10 commercial veal facilities, all barns were equipped with adequate supplemental lighting; 6 of the 10 facilities had natural light sources through windows or doors, and none of the facilities incorporated darkness as a deliberate component of the production system (Stull and McMartin 1992).
ars.sdstate.edu /animaliss/veal.html   (3184 words)

  
 Veal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Veal bones are used to make veal stock, a base for many sauces and soups found in French cuisine, including demi-glace.
Formula-fed veal farming is universally condemned by animal rights activists and other sympathizers and is used as an example of the cruelty of modern large scale animal farming.
As veal calves are typically at risk of becoming anemic—resulting in weakness and loss of appetite— veal industry advocates assert that modern farmers also feed calves a carefully controlled, iron-rich diet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Veal   (616 words)

  
 Veal, veal recipes, veal cuts, fine dining, cooking, nj legislation, milk fed veal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Veal producers have a strong sense of pride in their bulls, knowing all the work that went into each group of marketable bulls.
And, because veal is often served for special occasions, the sense of responsibility if fulfilled when his calves grow and conform well to the level of quality that the market demands.
As the veal industry offsets much of the dairy producers' costs, the result is an extra benefit to consumers in that the price of milk and cheese remains lower than if the veal industry was not purchasing unwanted calves and cheese by-products.
www.vealusa.com /What_is_Veal/history.html   (1265 words)

  
 Superior Veal
Veal is versatile, not only as the entree, but in salads and appetizers as well.
Veal's delicate flavor can be developed in countless ways using seasonings and ingredients from the traditional to the innovative.
Veal is, in the minds of connoisseurs, the most delicate, elegant and delectable meat.
www.superiorfarms.com /Pages/veal.htm   (334 words)

  
 Safe Handling of Veal
Veal is the meat from a calf or young beef animal.
Veal and calf carcasses are graded on a composite evaluation of two general grade factors: conformation (proportion of lean, fat and bone-in carcass) and quality of the lean.
Packaged whole cuts of fresh veal may be refrigerated in their original wrappings in the coldest part of the refrigerator for three to five days after purchase, while ground veal can be stored in the refrigerator for one or two days.
home.att.net /~jserdmann2/Safe_Food_Handling_of_Veal.html   (1923 words)

  
 Veal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The veal calf industry is one of the most reprehensible of all the kinds of intensive animal agriculture.
Veal calves are a by-product of the dairy industry; they are "manufactured" by "milk machines" – dairy cows.
The veal crate is a wooden restraining device that is the veal calf's permanent home.
www.animal-lib.org.au /lists/veal/veal.shtml   (477 words)

  
 veal explained
Veal is a delicacy with a fine structure.
Veal contains very little fat, not more than 10 grams of fat per 100 grams, many of them unsaturated fats and because of this, veal is considered very lean.
Veal has the advantage that in comparison little of the vitamins are lost during preparation (cooking).
www.vealrecipes.com /veal_explained.htm   (1087 words)

  
 SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS AND LEGISLATION ADDRESSING VEAL CALVES IN NORTH AMERICA, UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Special-fed veal calves (also referred to as formula-fed, fancy, or nature veal) are fed a liquid milk replacer diet in which the iron content decreases through the last half of the production cycle.
The typical method for veal producers to obtain calves is through livestock auctions, although in some cases the calves may be taken directly from the dairy farm to the veal operation.
In trials with commercial veal producers in the western and northeastern states, hemoglobin averages of 9.0 and 8.0 g/dl were obtained by Stull and McMartin (1992) and Egan et al.
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu /vetext/INF-AN/INF-AN_VEAL95FRANCE.HTML   (4746 words)

  
 Use of Unapproved Hormone Implants in Veal Calves
Veal calves that have been implanted with growth-promoting hormones may be adulterated.
The veal calf has been implanted in accordance with the labeled dose for beef, in accordance with the directions on the implant, and in the proper location (under the skin of the ear).
The veal calf is presented for slaughter prior to June 06, 2004.
www.fda.gov /oc/opacom/hottopics/veal_guidance.html   (975 words)

  
 UK Veal Exports
Veal calves are raised explicitly for the purpose of slaughter and are often kept in small crates that render them immobile in order to prevent muscle development.
Clearly, exporting veal in the UK is a lucrative and profitable industry that employs thousands of citizens and provides the majority of the European market with veal products.
Followers of this bill claim that banning veal trade is consistent to the decision in 1990 to ban the transportation of horses for slaughter.
www.american.edu /TED/veal.htm   (4072 words)

  
 veal Definition in the Food Dictionary at Epicurious.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Though there are no precise age standards for veal, the term is generally used to describe a young calf from 1 to 3 months old.
The meat from formula-fed veal is not as rich or delicate as milk-fed veal because of the diet's missing milk fat.
Veal is often cooked by moist-heat methods to compensate for its lack of natural fat.
www.epicurious.com /cooking/how_to/food_dictionary/search?query=veal&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=submit   (475 words)

  
 Veal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Veal is sold as scallops, cutlets, chops, roasts, stew meat, breast, shank, and veal burger.
Veal is the delicate meat of young calves that are from one to six months old.
Veal is available as scallops, cutlets, chops, roasts, stew meat, breast, shank, and veal burger.
www.fredmeyer.com /hn/Food_Guide/Veal.htm   (773 words)

  
 HFA [ C a m p a i g n s ]
By depriving veal calves of their mother's milk, fresh air, exercise, adequate nutrition, and proper veterinary care, veal factories are a breeding ground for stress and infectious diseases.
Veal factories attempt to counter the effects of intensive confinement by administering a wide array of antibiotics and other chemicals.
Veal factories take newborn male calves from their mothers and chain them in crates measuring only 22" wide and 58" long.
www.hfa.org /campaigns/boycott.html   (465 words)

  
 Using Veal
Veal will be moist and flavorful when cooked to medium doneness (160 degrees) or faintly pink in the center.
Veal is available in the self-service meat case and the full service case.
Veal should be cooked to 160 degrees for medium and 170 degrees for well done.
www.grillmeats.com /using__veal.htm   (952 words)

  
 Veal Marsala
Veal Marsala is not only a classic Italian dish, it is also, honest to goodness, one of my top-five, all-time favorites.
Return the veal to the skillet, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
To serve, transfer the veal to a heated platter or individual serving plates.
www.culinarycafe.com /Meat_Dishes/Veal_Marsala.html   (332 words)

  
 Factsheet for Veal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The successful raising of veal calves under humane conditions is entirely dependent upon the skills, training and integrity of the veal producer.
The well-being of veal calves during rearing depends on the state of the calf's health on arrival at the veal operation.
Transportation to the veal operation should be planned so that the calves arrive when there are sufficient people available to unload them and care for them immediately.
www.carc-crac.ca /english/codes_of_practice/factsheets/vealfct.htm   (1350 words)

  
 STEER CLEAR OF VEAL
Veal is the flesh of a baby cow called a calf.
Veal calves have especially hard lives and it’s difficult to believe what happens to them.
This is very hard on babies who are meant to be in a herd with their moms, aunts, cousins, etc. These babies never get to play or graze or feel the sunshine of their backs or be with their mothers.
www.pleasebekind.com /veal.html   (637 words)

  
 Veal, veal recipes, veal cuts, fine dining, cooking, nj legislation, milk fed veal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
"Veal is, in the minds of connoisseurs, the most delicate, elegant and delectable of meats." Craig Claiborne, Cookbook Author and former NY Times Food Critic To diners, Veal USA milk-fed veal symbolizes the epitome of refinement and taste.
Veal USA veal is also one of the leanest meats you can enjoy.
Veal USA Veal Leg Cutlets and Veal Stew from Catelli Brothers, Lido Veal and Marcho Farms are certified by The American Heart Association.
www.vealusa.com /What_is_Veal/veal.html   (284 words)

  
 Veal Biography
Although Veal, the word/meat/concept; is a dark metaphor for a misguided generation - Veal the band is simply three guys committed to expanding the parameters and definitions of pop music.
While individual members of Veal do their share of of moonlighting, they are constantly reaffirming their commitments to this one, fine, collectively inspired and inspiring outfit that is Veal, the pop band.
Veal is also doubtlessly entitled to share Luke Doucet's nomination for Musician of the Year at the 1998 (PMIA) West Coast Music Awards.
www.maplemusic.com /artists/vea/bio.asp   (279 words)

  
 Bernie's Veal
A roast of veal is a spectacular presentation for a holiday or special occasion.
A stuffed breast of veal is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.
Ground veal is perfect for hamburgers, meatballs, meatloaf and the like, as it is lighter than beef.
www.chilipaper.com /FButcher/bernie_s_veal.htm   (339 words)

  
 Veal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Veal cutlets comes in two varieties: veal shoulder and veal cutlets.
You should also avoid "veal" with a deep red color: it is too far along maturity.
Remove the veal to a bowl and add the wine and chicken broth and any liquid from the meat and mushrooms.
wywahoos.org /wahoos/cookbook/veal.htm   (948 words)

  
 Calf Cruelty is Not Necessary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
For many years, gourmets in Europe have enjoyed the delicate meat of veal calves which are fed on mother's milk, and slaughtered a week or two after birth.
Not surprisingly, the "milk-fed" veal calves are extremely susceptible to every kind of disease, including intestinal disease, septicemia (blood poisoning), fungal infections, and pneumonia.
Quantock, Britain's leading veal producer, has developed the "straw-yard" system: calves are raised in barns with natural light, in groups of 20, and fed a healthier diet from rubber teats.
www.davekopel.com /env/Calf-Cruelty-is-Not-Necessary.htm   (1086 words)

  
 Veal
Today’s veal benefits from shorter cooking times and is best when cooked to medium doneness (150 F- 160 F).
Veal is a relatively delicate, mild meat in flavor.
To develop veal’s delicate flavor, many recipes utilize seasonings such as white wine, sherry, onion, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, pepper, cinnamon, garlic, mustard and butter.
www.ohiobeef.org /Veal.htm   (91 words)

  
 Veal Recipes from Mainbrace
Cut the veal slices in half and cover half of the pieces with proscuitto and cheese, and top with sage.
Place another piece of veal over each slice and secure the two pieces together with toothpicks.
Fry the bundles in olive until they are lightly browned then add the wine and simmer until it is reduced to half.
www.mainbrace.ca /veal.htm   (1075 words)

  
 Blog All - Veal
Adding Marsala to veal is akin to adding marshmallow with chocolate, given me the impression that these two together in a relationship is simply meant.
Remove the veal from the pan, and add the remaining butter to the wine sauce, a little bit at a time.
With the veal, you can pound the scallops flat or not, I chose not, for no other reason than I think that the veal medallions were tender enough without me going to town on them with a mallet.
www.accidentalhedonist.com /index.php/all?cat=255   (1349 words)

  
 vealstore.com - National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Introduces Future for Veal
Veal Pot Roast is seasoned with onions and fl pepper, then slowly roasted in it’s own juices, providing for an extremely consistent, juicy and very tender eating experience.
Veal Parmesan Dippers are made through a restructuring process and are ideal for operators looking for great tasting premium appetizers at an affordable cost.
The Veal Mini Rack is perfect as an entrée or signature dish, and can be easily split for use as an appetizer or a light lunch.
www.veal.org /Content/NewsFuture.aspx   (610 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Growth hormones in veal spark debate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Revelations that up to 90% of U.S. veal calves are being fed synthetic testosterone illegally are sending a shock wave through the meat industry, causing a government crackdown and new worries about the impact of hormones on the food supply.
The USDA confirms that veal processing is way down, a fact echoed by the nation's largest veal processor.
The veal industry is trying to get the FDA to stay enforcement of its rules for at least two months, so that the calves can be slaughtered and sold to restaurants and supermarkets.
www.usatoday.com /money/industries/food/2004-04-01-veal_x.htm   (560 words)

  
 Veal Recipes | Dedicated to dining at its finest.
“Veal is the King of meats,” Reyes states with confidence.
That said, whatever part of the globe you find yourself on; and in whatever season – the rich elegance of Veal Oscar is sure to warm you to your very soul.
A term in Italian cooking describing a thin scallop of meat (most often veal), usually prepared by dredging the meat in flour before sautéing it.
www.vealrecipes.com   (241 words)

  
 VEAL PICCATA Recipe at Epicurious.com
Grill the veal while the noodles boil so both are ready at the same time.
Grill veal in batches, without crowding, until browned, about 30 seconds on each side, transferring with tongs to a platter.
Sauted the veal in a butter/olive oil combo after treating with an egg, milk, flour, bread crumb bath.
www.epicurious.com /recipes/recipe_views/views/106060   (514 words)

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