The US Department of Agriculture forecasts a decrease in veal production and retail sales for January through July 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. According to Circana, veal sales have seen a significant decline with a 9.5% drop in dollar sales and a 9% decrease in pounds sold from August 2023 to August 2024. The American Veal Association has updated its Veal Quality Assurance program, focusing on achieving welfare goals and including 52 Expected Outcomes in areas such as animal health, care, handling, facilities, and management. The 2024 update introduces the concept of condition scores for veal, aimed at monitoring calves' health and nutrition.