Veal Veal 3 9 months Calf 9 Months

Veal

Veal ________________ 3 -9 months Calf 9+ Months- Beef

Veal Lacks ____, _____, and has little flavor of its own Spoils quickly because… ____- bacteria grows quickly ____- to protect Short shelf life The ____ the meat the ____ quality

Veal Inspection The animal is carefully inspected by the vet while the animal is ____ Blood sample Might mix iron in the diet Other inspections are the same as beef

Grades of Veal Prime Choice Good/ select Standard Utility

Types of Veal ____ 70 lbs Lowest quality 21 days old Uses • Veal patties, sausage Wet flesh, low quality

Types of Veal ____- up to 3 months old Pink flesh Less iron Diet • Grass, egg, skim milk

Types of Veal ____ veal Up to 3 months old Fed a controlled diet with no iron Barn is heated to maintain healthy animal Barn is kept dark- limits curiosity Kept off the ground- sling Provimi- protein, vitamins, minerals

Primal Parts Leg of veal- 40 to 50 lbs Sirloin • Top, bottom, sirloin Shank • Top round, eye of round • Knuckle, bottom round, heel and shank Uses • Cutlets, osso bucco, medallions

Primal Parts Loin Saddle Loin Sub primal Parts • Tenderloin, strip Uses • Veal loin chop

Primal Parts Rack 7 ribs Ribeye, French chop Chuck 4 ribs Ground veal, Stew, BRT