The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University offers meat processing services in Columbus, Ohio, serving the central Ohio region near Dayton. The program handles slaughter and processing for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, along with poultry processing for chickens, turkeys, and ducks. This range of species reflects a facility built to accommodate both livestock and poultry needs common on diversified farms.

Producers raising mixed herds or flocks can bring animals through for slaughter and finished cuts, or specifically for poultry processing when smaller batches of birds need attention. Covering this many species makes it a practical option for small farms and homestead operations raising more than one type of animal, since it can reduce the need to coordinate with multiple separate facilities for different livestock and poultry.

For farmers across the broader central Ohio area, having slaughter and processing services spanning cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and several poultry types under one university-affiliated program can simplify scheduling around harvest time and seasonal meat production needs.