is the Meat of young Calves, Or Lambs , specifically the male offspring of Dairy Cattle , and is appreciated for its delicate taste, tender texture and nutritious qualities. Dairy cows/ lambs must give birth annually to continue producing milk naturally, but male dairy calves are of little value to dairy farmers except as meat. Veal is often associated with Italian , French , and German Cuisine s, as well as cuisines of other middle-European countries. North American consumers tend to prepare veal dishes for special occasions only.
Veal calves/lambs are traditionally raised by restricting their physical movement in order to minimize the growth of tough muscle fibre and to keep their flesh white and tender. The finest veal meat comes from calves or ewes still unweaned. Veal farming is universally condemned by Animal Rights activists and other sympathizers and is used as an example of the alleged cruelty of modern large scale animal farming. Critics of large scale farming often refer to it using the pejorative " Factory Farming ." In the United Kingdom , where Animal Rights activism has had significant success, traditional veal production has become rare for this reason.
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