Other farms tether the calves for the same purpose. Where not tethered, they are still unable to turn round in their crates. It is highly-prized by some chefs and food lovers. It is widely eaten on the Continent of mainland Europe and is commonly found on restaurant menus in France, Belgium and Italy. Although not popular in the UK, it is on the menu of many British restaurants.
Veal crates are wooden boxes with slatted floors and solid sides.
The crates are so narrow that calves cannot turn around. The crates make it difficult for calves to stand up and impossible for them to rest or sleep in comfortable positions as they grow older. In some crates calves are chained to the crate which restricts movement even more. The majority of calves used for the veal trade are the male calves of the dairy herd. The calf is allowed to stay with his mother so that he can drink her colostrum.