Veal Quality Assurance Program: Guidelines

The Veal Quality Assurance Program is designed to cover the entire veal farming and production process. It starts with suppliers who must sign an agreement to follow a number of strict guidelines including:

• Specific stipulations on the purchasing and receiving of ingredients.
• The labeling and accurate use of formulas.
• The mixing, bagging and shipping of products.
• The usage of correct labels and tags.

Farmers pledge to adopt a series of quality assurance practices including:

• Maintenance of a valid veterinarian/client/patient relationship.
• Maintenance of complete calf health and treatment records.
• Maintenance of AHCP receiving/inventory list.
• Use of properly stored nonexpired medications and properly cleaned,
  sanitized equipment/supplies to administer these products.
• Confirmation (with veterinarians) on the use and withdrawal times
  for all AHCPs used and abiding by these withdrawal times.
• Providing sufficient nutritional supplements (e.g. iron, electrolytes)
  to maintain acceptable calf health.
• Identification and culling of calves that do not qualify as sources of
  quality, wholesome veal or that potentially may accumulate violative
  carcass residues.
• Utilization of high-quality supplies manufactured and distributed by
  reliable suppliers.
• Regularly checking the physical facilities of the operation: ventilation/
  heating systems, waste removal/storage, cleanliness, and stall repairs.
• Frequently reviewing calf feeding, treating, handling, moving and
  transportation methods.

Click here more information about the Veal Quality Assurance Program from the National Cattleman's Beef Association.