The Welfare of Animals in the Veal Industry

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Abstract

Intensive confinement of calves raised for veal has long raised pointed concerns regarding the animals’ welfare. Traditional production practices include individually isolating calves in narrow wooden stalls or pens, which severely restrict movement, feeding the animals an all-liquid diet deliberately low in iron, and prematurely weaning the animals. Stressful conditions lead to a high incidence of stereotypic behavior and illness. Scientific reviews of the welfare of intensively confined calves raised for veal have concluded that the young animals suffer when reared in conventional systems.

Recommended Citation

(2012) "The Welfare of Animals in the Veal Industry," Agribusiness Reports: Vol. 2012, Article 4.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/agreports/vol2012/iss2012/4