Rose Veal Production

Our first batch of Rose Veal bulls were processed in April 2008, and our target was to produce 200Kg carcasses from F/Holstein bulls that graded as -O2 and were from bulls that were between 10 and 12 months of age.

The bulls have been sourced from the Blade Farming collection centre in Honiton and reared in our contract calf rearing units before going out to a small number of specialised finishing units. The bulls have then been fed on high starch rations with a high level of maize inclusion to ensure rapid growth and the correct level of flesh and fat cover at a young age.

Analysis of the results of the cattle processed to date show that 48% of the bulls are hitting the -O2 grade and our average carcass weight is 201.4 Kgs. Our customer, Linden Foods in Ireland, have been delighted with the way that the Blade system can produce such consistent results, and as a result we are currently negotiating to increase the throughput of bulls. It is in everyone's interests to find and an outlet for surplus calves from the dairy industry, and Rose Veal production is proving to be a viable enterprise on these selected finishing units.

If you would like more information on Rose Veal production please call 0845 601 3281 or Contact Us using our enquiry form.