Generally speaking, milk fed veal is so tender because the animals are fed only milk, and are kept in crates that do not allow too much movement (limited standing, no walking, generally just laying down and being fed). This feeding method prohibits full muscle development, leading to exceptionally tender meat.

What is milk fed beef called?

Formula-fed ("Milk Fed", "Special Fed" or "white") veal. Calves are raised on a fortified milk formula diet plus solid feed. The majority of veal meat produced in the US are from milk-fed calves.

What is milk cow meat used for?

Typically, dairy cattle, which are skinnier after a lifetime of expending energy to produce milk, are made into hamburger meat, stew meat, and animal food.