The Agriculture Resource Library · Curated view

Where to get cattle, hogs, sheep and goats slaughtered under inspection in Kentucky.

35 Kentucky plants hold a grant of inspection for meat slaughter (cattle, hogs, sheep, goats). Meat from these plants can be sold.

35 processors

Frequently asked questions.

Which USDA-inspected meat slaughter plants are there in Kentucky?

35 Kentucky listings match, each with its own page and address. The full list is below.

What is the difference between a USDA-inspected plant and a custom-exempt butcher?

A USDA-inspected plant has a federal inspector on site when it runs, and the meat it produces can be sold to stores, restaurants and across state lines. A custom-exempt butcher cuts and wraps an animal for the owner's own use; that meat cannot be sold. Custom-exempt shops are licensed by the state and are not in this federal list, so ask your state department of agriculture for that roster.

How do I find USDA-inspected meat slaughter plants near me in Kentucky?

Use the county links and the map on this page, or open the full Kentucky processors list and filter by county or town. Every listing has its own page with the address and whatever details the source provides.

How current is this list?

These pages rebuild nightly from their federal and state sources, and owners can correct their own listings through the claim page. An owner's word outranks the feeds.

More views: USDA-inspected slaughter plants in Kentucky · Where to get chickens and turkeys slaughtered under inspection in Kentucky · Small and very small inspected slaughter plants in Kentucky · Export-certified plants in Kentucky · All Kentucky processors · Where to get cattle, hogs, sheep and goats slaughtered under inspection across the United States