A Meat and Dairy Article from All-Creatures.org



Share

Veal Sandwich Competition Axed from Canada's CNE After Public Outcry

From Bridget Demarsh, AnimalJustice.ca
August 2024

This quiet cancellation comes just days after Animal Justice supporters and other advocates reached out to the CNE in advance of the August 17 event to point out that veal is an unacceptably cruel food product.

caged Calf
Veal calf looking through wooden cage

Just weeks before the Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) were set to crown the winner of their Best Veal Sandwich contest on the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Celebrity Kitchen Stage in Toronto, the event was mysteriously shelved. VFO now claims it’s “on the hunt for a new date and location capable of containing all the excitement”, suggesting a larger venue is needed due to a “tremendous response”.

However, it remains unclear how the VFO plans to find a grander venue than the CNE, Canada’s largest community event—boasting 1.6 million visitors in 2023.

This quiet cancellation comes just days after Animal Justice supporters and other advocates reached out to the CNE in advance of the August 17 event to point out that veal is an unacceptably cruel food product.

There are no legal standards protecting calves on veal farms, and many are still kept tethered—a practice banned in many other countries. Calves are also subjected to painful procedures such as disbudding, dehorning, and castration. Those raised for veal often suffer from arthritis, respiratory diseases, diarrhea, and ear infections. They can also experience severe psychological distress leading to abnormal repetitive behaviours due to their barren environment.

....

Please read the ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE, including:

  • Calves Face Abuse on Veal Farms
  • The Dairy Industry is the Veal Industry
  • The Welfare of Canadian Veal Calves
  • Industry-Wide Abuse of Cows and Calves
Posted on All-Creatures.org: August 31, 2024
Return to Meat and Dairy Articles
Read more at Animal Rights/Vegan Activist Strategies