Exam 2 - veal

Question 1

options for dairy bull calves

Answer 1

bob veal
special fed veal
dairy beef

Question 2

bob veal

Answer 2

veal calves marketed up to 3 weeks of age or 150lbs

Question 3

special fed veal

Answer 3

special milk fed and formula fed veal w/ milk or soy based diets
high protein/fat, low iron
3-10 day old calves
finished weight 450-500 lbs

Question 4

majority of veal calves are ____

Answer 4

special fed

Question 5

other types of veal

Answer 5

rose veal “grain fed”
free raised veal
pasture raised
grass fed

Question 6

veal raising issues

Answer 6

colostrum deprivation
milk replacer
antibiotic use
anemia
housing-crates

Question 7

____ is an indicator that the farm does not care about the welfare of the calf

Answer 7

wet navel

Question 8

what determines whether calves are used for veal production vs other alternatives

Answer 8

sex of the animal and body confirmation
age, feed

Question 9

do not feed ____

Answer 9

medicated milk replacer

Question 10

concerns about bob veal

Answer 10

residues
poor animal welfare
poor return to dairy producer

Question 11

low calf numbers –>

Answer 11

increase price of dairy calves
decrease in special fed veal