Kalbs
Kalbs is the genitive singular form of Kalb in German, and is not typically used as an independent noun in everyday speech. The standard term for the animal is Kalb (a young bovine); the plural is Kälber. Kalbs appears most often in compounds or possessive phrases, such as Kalbsfleisch (veal meat), Kalbsbraten (veal roast), Kalbschnitzel (veal schnitzel) or in the phrase des Kalbs (the calf’s).
In agriculture, calves are the offspring of cattle and are raised for dairy or beef production. The
Culinary uses focus on Kalbsfleisch, or veal meat, which is known for its pale color and tender
Nutritionally, veal provides high-quality protein and minerals with relatively low fat content compared with some beef
Beyond meat, Kalbs also appears in compound terms such as Kalbsleder (calf leather) and in various legal