Not all veal is cruel.

Bear in mind that the ratio of cows to bulls in any herd, particularly a milk herd, is massively one-sided. Why do you suppose that is? Genetics? No, most bull calves are taken off for slaughter at a young age. Keeping them is simply not economical.

(The maceration/gassing of male chicks is probably less palatable still to public tastes, but an intrinsic part of the egg/chicken production process).

Crate veal is incredibly inhumane. It was outlawed here years ago. As a result, male calves were either wasted or went to animal feed. Then, rose or rosé veal, basically high standard bull calf meat, was promoted. It's excellent (the cheeks and sweetbreads in particular).

If you drink milk or eat beef, the slaughter of male calves is a byproduct of this process. Might as well make something good of it.