31161N Animal (Except Poultry) Slaughtering and Processing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industries:

1. 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering;
2. 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses; and
3. 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing.

311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry.

311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats.

311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in rendering animal fat, bones, and meat scraps.