The young calf requires close attention and comfort. For this reason, Provitello is the first North American farm to dedicate a unique facility focused on calf welfare. The calves are started in a free-flowing, natural ventilation setting with straw bedding – another first in veal raising. They remain in this barn until 4 weeks of age. At this point they are moved to the on-site finisher barn (link). Both the starter and finisher barn are group (loose) housing. Through our close collaboration with the German manufacturer, Forster, we have successfully implemented automatic calf feeders. This method of feeding calves allows for 24 hour access to feed, that is controlled, ad-lib. Each calf has a radio frequency ear tag that is linked to the machine (put label identifier on photo featuring machine). As herd animals, young calves require contact and protection. Our starter barn allows calves to move around freely and exhibit their natural behaviours, yet affords these calves protection from the elements and minimizes their stress due to external factors. Less