The American Veal Association has changed the way milk-fed veal is raised today.
The American Veal Association is pleased to share its newly approved Ethical Commitments, an evolution of our Statement of Principles first adopted by the organization in 2010. The Ethical Commitments further demonstrate our commitment to food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and labor and human rights with the addition of indicators and targets.
Learn more about our ethical commitments.
We are
innovators
The changes that have occurred in the veal industry are significant. With new barns and other building renovations, all milk-fed veal calves today on AVA member farms are comfortably housed in group pens. We achieved this goal we set for the industry in 2007.
We are
collaborators
AVA member companies independently work with veterinarians, USDA and others to assess our practices and confirm that what we say we are doing – is being done. We promote best practices at all company-owned and contract farms to ensure that U.S. veal products are of the highest quality and that calves raised for food are cared for in a way that promotes their well-being.
We are
committed to quality
Our responsibility to food safety, beginning on farms and continuing through our processing facilities, is serious business based on a simple concept: do what’s right at all times to produce a product we feel confident to feed our own families. For quick and healthy veal recipes for your family, visit Veal.org.