University of Nevada, Reno Mobile Unit

University of Nevada, Reno Mobile Unit offers slaughter and processing services in Yerington, Nevada, serving ranchers and producers throughout the Northern Nevada region near Reno. The mobile unit travels directly to farms and ranches, handling cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs on-site rather than requiring animals to be transported to a fixed facility. This approach reduces stress on livestock and cuts down on the logistical hurdles that come with hauling animals long distances across rural terrain.

As part of the University of Nevada's agricultural extension programming, the unit supports small and mid-sized producers who need reliable processing options without the overhead of a permanent plant. It's a practical fit for family farms, 4-H and FFA projects, and diversified operations raising multiple species.

For ranchers managing seasonal harvests or smaller herds and flocks, having processing come to them can simplify planning around breeding cycles, market timing, and on-farm labor. The mobile model reflects a broader effort to keep processing accessible in less densely populated agricultural areas of the state.