Meat Science Laboratory, Univ. of IL

Meat Science Laboratory, Univ. of IL provides processing and slaughter services in Urbana, Illinois, serving the greater Champaign-Urbana region. The facility handles cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks, offering both processing and poultry processing under one roof.

As part of the University of Illinois system, the lab operates within an academic and research setting, giving it a somewhat different focus than a typical commercial plant. This can make it a useful resource for producers looking to process smaller batches or explore species not always accommodated elsewhere.

Farmers raising mixed livestock or diversified poultry flocks may find the range of species handled here practical for consolidating processing needs. The lab's location in central Illinois places it within reach of producers throughout the Champaign-Urbana area and surrounding farmland, making it a regional option for those seeking processing services tied to an established university program.