University of Nevada, Reno Mobile Unit

University of Nevada, Reno Mobile Unit provides livestock processing services in Yerington, NV, serving ranches and small farms throughout the Northern Nevada region near Reno. The unit works with cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, offering both slaughter and processing services that bring university resources directly to producers rather than requiring animals to travel to a fixed facility.

This mobile model supports local ranchers, 4-H and FFA families, and small-scale meat producers who need reliable processing without the added stress of long-distance hauling. By handling multiple species on site, the unit gives area farms flexibility whether they're finishing a single hog for personal use or processing a small herd of cattle for direct sale.

For producers in Lyon County and surrounding Northern Nevada communities, having a university-affiliated mobile processing option nearby can simplify planning around harvest schedules and reduce transport time for livestock headed to slaughter.