HC Deb 17 July 1981 vol 8 cc478-9W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the average weight at birth of various breeds and crosses of potential veal calves.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The average weight at birth of calves of those breeds most commonly used for veal production is as follows:

Kilograms
Friesian 43
Holstein 43
Hereford x Friesian 39
Charolais 46

Source: Meat and Livestock Commission.