Vitello

Veal is the meat from calves, or young cows, ideally from animals that have not yet been weaned, weighing up to about 68 kilograms (150 pounds). Traditionally, calves two to three months of age are thought to provide the best veal, especially if they are exclusively milk-fed. Male calves are used for veal production, as females serve as dairy replacement stock. In Italy, a young calf is called a vitello; a slightly older calf that is still milk-fed is a vitello da latte; vitellone refers to nearly mature veal.