Veal is a byproduct of the dairy industry. Milk production statistics show that the average cow may lactate up to 10 times and produce 50-80 pounds of milk per day. Veal comes from young dairy calves, usually males, that are slaughtered for meat after about 3 months. There are several primal cuts of veal including the foresaddle, hindsaddle, loin, leg, shoulder, rib, and foreshank. Veal can be graded using the USDA scale of prime, choice, good, standard, and utility. Variety meats called offal include organs like liver, kidney, heart, and tongue. Glandular meats are more tender but also highly perishable.