Introduction

Ontario is the second largest producer of veal in Canada. We produce approximately 70,000 veal calves every year.

The definition of “veal cattle” includes:

  • male calves or freemartin female calves of any dairy breed or dairy crossbreed, each weighing no more than 150 lbs. (68 kg)
  • intact male calves of any dairy breed or dairy crossbreed, each weighing no more than 450 lbs. (204.1 kg)
  • calves of any breed, each weighing no more than 769 lbs. (348.8 kg), that are to be sold for harvest at an auction or through a livestock dealer
  • calves of any breed that are sold for harvest to a processor to be processed into a veal carcass within the meaning of section 304 of the Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations

Care and handling

Learn techniques for proper care and handling to promote the health of your calves.

Business and marketing

Maximize your profit by learning how to prepare a budget, apply marketing principles and optimize herd size.

Use the livestock budgeting tool to develop a budget that is tailored to your specific operation.

Feeding and nutrition

Learn about developing a feeding plan for veal production.