Penn State Meat Lab

Penn State Meat Lab provides slaughter and processing services in University Park, Pennsylvania, serving farms throughout the Centre County region near State College.

The facility handles a wide range of species, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks. Services cover both slaughter and full processing, along with dedicated poultry processing for smaller-scale operations. This range makes it a practical option for diversified farms raising multiple types of livestock and poultry under one roof.

As part of Penn State's agricultural programs, the meat lab operates within a teaching and research environment, blending academic oversight with hands-on production work. That setting can appeal to local producers, small herd and flock owners, and farmers looking for processing support tied to an established university program rather than a purely commercial operation. It's a resource worth knowing about for those managing livestock in central Pennsylvania who need processing done close to home.