CCE Livestock Program Workteam
News, Updates & Recent Publications
So, You Want to Find Grant Funding for Your Livestock Slaughter or Processing Business…
For existing and potential NYS livestock slaughter and processing facility owners looking for public funding opportunities in NYS. This webinar goes over what folks need to have in place in order to pursue public funding, how to access and work with a grant writer, and how to identify potential opportunities.
Understanding Slaughter and Butchering Options in NYS
There are 3 types of facilities licensed and inspected to slaughter animals in NYS. Two of these are overseen by the USDA, and one is overseen by NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM). Additionally, NYSDAM manages 20-C licenses, which can allow for the butchering, but not slaughter, of meat for direct sale.
USDA Inspectors in NYS
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides oversight for all Custom Exempt and fully-USDA inspected plants. These regional contacts for NYS were up-to-date as of March 2022.
Composting Livestock Mortality & Butcher Waste
Learning to properly manage carcasses and slaughter waste is a critical skill for livestock producers and meat processors alike. In this webinar, CCE Educator Lynn Bliven covers the essentials to avoid environmental contamination and human safety hazards.
Understanding Cut Sheets
The page linked here from a butcher in VA offers concise descriptions of what’s possible on lambs, pigs, and cattle, along with sample cut sheets.