Animal (Except Poultry) Slaughtering
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 311611 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments in NAICS 311611 perform the slaughtering of animals and may also prepare meats from those slaughtered animals. The key distinction from NAICS 311612 is that 311611 covers slaughtering operations with in-house meat preparation, while 311612 covers meat processing establishments that work only with purchased meats rather than performing slaughter. Operations that render animal fat, bones, and meat scraps are classified in NAICS 311613, and poultry slaughter and processing is classified in NAICS 311615.