Facts & Figures About the Veal Industry

In General:

Milk-fed veal calves are raised to approximately 182 to 205 kg (400-450 lbs), which is achieved at approximately five months of age. Grain-fed veal calves are raised to 272 to 319 kg (600-700 lbs), achieved at six to seven months of age.
Ontario produces approximately 40% of Canadas veal production; Quebec 55%, and the remaining 5% is scattered between Alberta and British Columbia.
Approximately 70% of Ontarios veal is processed in provincially inspected plants to be sold within the province. The remaining 30% is processed in federally inspected plants or exported to the US. Under normal trade conditions almost 75% of the milk fed veal produced in Ontario is destined for export markets, while less than 5% of grain fed veal is exported.