Find a Slaughterhouse Near You

Finding a slaughterhouse near you can be difficult, even using the internet. That’s why we’ve compiled a directory with 750+ slaughterhouses and meat processors across the United States.

Our list includes cow slaughterhouses, pig slaughterhouses, goat slaughterhouses, chicken slaughterhouses, mobile slaughterhouses, and more. so you can find exactly what you need.

Enter your location below and press search to find a slaughterhouse in your area!

How to Choose the Best Slaughterhouse

Choosing the best slaughterhouse is no easy task. Since animal slaughter must be performed by a skilled and responsible individual, it is important to choose a slaughterhouse with high-quality service and expertise.

Read below why these qualities make for an excellent slaughterhouse…

1. High-Quality Work

This is the most obvious quality to look for in a slaughterhouse. You’ll want the job to be done with precision and expertise so you can achieve the best finished product.

Read reviews of the slaughterhouse online or ask a friend to help you determine the quality of work. You can also ask the slaughterhouse manager about their procedures for slaughtering and handling the meat.

After working with a slaughterhouse, you should closely examine the quality of their work to determine if you want to do business with them again.

2. Cleanliness

Animal slaughter is a messy business. Not only is it very messy, but it must to be kept clean for health reasons. A clean facility is an indication of an well-managed slaughterhouse. Ask to be shown around the slaughterhouse before bringing in your animals.

3. Availability

Another important factor to consider when choosing a slaughterhouse is their availability. Some slaughterhouses are backed up with customers. For these slaughterhouses, you may need to get on a waiting list months before you plan to get your animal(s) processed. Be sure to ask about availability and plan ahead!

Popular States in Need of Slaughterhouses

There are a few states that have a lot of people searching for slaughterhouses.

Specifically, we’ve seen a lot people searching for slaughterhouses in; Texas, Georgia, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio.

We place an emphasis on improving the results in these states, but regardless we work to improve our results all over the United States! If you know of a slaughterhouse that is not listed on our website, please let us know!

Things to Know Before Getting a Pig Slaughtered

Best Weight to Slaughter a Pig

Knowing the best weight to slaughter your pig is very important to achieve the most efficient use of your pig.

If a pig is slaughtered too early (below recommended weight), you may not get a high enough yield and will also get smaller cuts. On the other hand, pigs that gain too much weight do not convert feed to meat as efficiently. This means you’ll be getting less meat for the amount of feed you’re using.

That being said, we found the recommended slaughter weight of the pig to be anywhere between 230 and 300 pounds.

It’s also important to know that some slaughterhouses charge extra fees for hogs over a certain weight; these extra charges can be significant! For example, Northwest Meat Center charges an extra $35 for pigs over 250 lbs. Prior to getting your hog slaughtered, ask your local slaughterhouse about their prices.

How much does it cost to slaughter a pig?

If you’re taking a pig in for slaughter, especially for the first time, you may be wondering how much it will cost to get it slaughtered and processed.

Although pig processing rates vary depending on your location, the cuts you order, the weight of the pig and other factors, you can generally expect the cost of pig processing to be $50-80 for slaughter and $0.97 per pound (based on hanging weight) for the base processing fee.

This is a general guideline for pig slaughter and processing prices. Actual costs may be higher or lower than the prices listed above, depending on the factors listed previously, but prices will typically fall into this range.

Also keep in mind, your “per pound” processing fee will increase depending on the cuts you order.

Check with a local meat processor to see how they price their pig processing or use these price lists as examples:

• Sunnyside Meats 2019 Processing Prices
• Northwest Meat Center USDA Butchering Prices
• William’s Brothers Meat Market Processing Prices

How much meat do you get from a 250 lb. pig?

Although you may have a 250 lb. pig, this doesn’t mean that you’ll end up with 250 lbs. of meat.

Many parts of the pig are discarded during the slaughter and butchering process. This may include the blood, organs, head, etc. The pig carcass will also lose weight due to other factors, such as moisture loss. When taking your pig to a slaughterhouse, it’s important to get an idea of how much of the pig will make it into finished product.

A pig will yield, on average, roughly 57% of its original weight in processed meat. This means that a 250 lb. pig will yield 142.5 lbs. of meat. (Source)

This yield percentage represents an average according to Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry. The actual yield will vary depending on multiple factors, such as the breed, fat to muscle ratio, and age of the pig.

Things to Know Before Getting a Cow Slaughtered

How much does it cost to slaughter a cow?

You’ll want to have an idea of how much it costs to get your cow slaughtered and processed.

Slaughter and processing prices change depending on certain factors, such as animal weight and the cuts you order. Not all meat processors charge the same rates, either. Therefore, you’ll should contact one directly for an accurate quote.

Regardless, you can roughly expect the cost of processing a cow to be $50-150 for slaughter and $0.95 per pound (hanging weight) for the base processing fee.

Additional “per pound” processing fees will be added for the cuts you order and other services, such as curing and smoking.

Check out these price lists from various meat processors to get a better idea of beef processing prices:

• Sunnyside Meats 2019 Processing Prices
• William’s Brothers Meat Market Processing Prices
• Beck’s Meat Processing Prices

Contact a cow slaughterhouse near you to see prices in your area.

General Questions About Slaughterhouses

Many people have questions related to slaughterhouses, especially if they’re new to animal slaughter. This section will answer common questions that people ask about slaughterhouses. If you have a question, please submit it at the bottom of this page!

What is Custom-Exempt Slaughter?

Custom-exempt slaughter, commonly referred to as “custom processing,” is a practice used by many to process their meat.

A custom-exempt operation is not subject to continuous federal or state inspection. As a result, the processed meat is for personal use of the owner. It will be labled “Not for sale” and cannot be sold to the public.

Custom processing is most often used for processing wild game, but may also be used for livestock, such as cattle and pigs. The biggest downside for custom processing livestock is the inability to sell the meat afterwards, although there is a loophole.

Since custom processed meat is for personal use of the owner, you can sell the animal, in part or in whole, to new owners prior to processing. Once the animal is processed, the resulting meat will be split among the new owners.