Question: what age are veal calves slaughtered?
Answer: Veal calves are typically slaughtered at 16 to 18 weeks of age. About 15 percent of veal calves are slaughtered at less than 3 weeks old and are classified as “bob” veal for low-grade products like hot dogs and frozen dinners. Many are unable to walk to slaughter as their muscles are severely underdeveloped.