Grain-Fed veal calves start out in individual stalls or hutches. About the time they are weaned from milk-based feeds, they are moved to group pens or loose housing. Veal barns are well-lit, insulated, ventilated buildings that provide the calves with protection from predators, parasites, and the Canadian climate. Veal barns either have windows or artificial lighting to allow the farmer to provide optimal care for the animals. The presence or absence of light has no effect on the colour or quality of the meat.
Fans provide clean, fresh air on a continuous basis.
To date, science has proven that the individual stall best meets the needs of the calf with the least amount of stress. Canadian stalls are among the largest in the world. Calves can lie down, stand up, groom themselves, and have social contact in a stall. Canadian stalls are designed so calves do not need to be tied. Stalls allow farmers to provide individual care and feed for each calf on a regular basis.