U. C. Davis Meat Laboratory

U. C. Davis Meat Laboratory provides slaughter and processing services in Davis, California, serving the greater Sacramento region and surrounding Yolo County farms. The facility handles cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, offering producers a local option for converting livestock into market-ready meat products.

As part of the University of California, Davis system, the lab operates with an academic focus that blends hands-on processing work with research and instructional programs in meat science. This dual purpose means the facility often supports both commercial-scale processing needs and educational activities tied to animal science coursework.

For small farms, 4-H and FFA participants, and independent producers raising cattle, sheep, goats, or pigs, having access to a processing facility with ties to a major agricultural university can simplify the path from farm to finished product. The lab's location near Sacramento makes it a practical stop for regional livestock owners looking to complete the processing stage of their operation without traveling far from the Central Valley.