Veal Calves Responsibly Raised on Our Corporate & Affiliate Farms
Our parent company, Préval AG, is the largest producer of veal in North America and has invested millions of dollars in industry-leading veal group housing. Here’s how that investment translates to responsibility—as well as quality.
Modern Facilities Designed for Animal Comfort
- All calves are raised in state-of-the-art group-housed barns that support natural socialization and movement
- Our facilities are designed for air circulation, natural light and temperature control
- Calves are never tethered, creating a healthy, low-stress environment
- Clean water and proper nutrition are always provided
Dedicated Daily Care & Veterinary Oversight
- Experienced animal technicians, under the supervision of professional veterinarians, visit our farms regularly to inspect the calves
- Calves receive daily personalized care and continuous health monitoring
- Nutrition plans are carefully tailored to each stage of growth
- Our farms are Veal Quality Assurance Certified and strictly follow all animal welfare protocols.
Farm-to-Market Traceability
- Calves are tracked across the entire supply chain, from farm of origin to final destination
- Our partner, Arrowsight, maintains 24/7 third-party remote video monitoring of all harvesting facilities
- Traceability systems ensure transparency and accountability at every step
Safe & Comfortable Transportation
- Calves are transported from the farms in well-maintained, climate-controlled trucks
- Transport procedures are designed to minimize stress and prevent injury
- Drivers and handlers are trained to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare
Humane Harvesting Built on Proven Principles
- Our abattoir design is based on Dr. Temple Grandin’s humane handling principles
- The facility supports low-stress movement and processing of animals
- Catelli Brothers and Montpak continuously implement updated best practices for humane care