Processor registry
IL · 4 plantsUSDA-inspected bison slaughter plants in Illinois
4 establishments in 4 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag.
- Harvester Meat Co.(309) 326-2954
Canton, Fulton County
EST. M32511+P32511+V32511Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- Triple C Meats(618) 833-5986
Anna, Union County
EST. M45401+V45401Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Eickman's Processing Co., Inc.(815) 247-8451
Seward, Winnebago County
EST. M31776+P31776+V31776SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison
- Eureka Locker, Inc.(309) 467-2731
Eureka, Woodford County
EST. M20856+P20856+V20856Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many bison slaughter plants does Illinois have?
4 establishments in Illinois carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 4 counties. 3 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.
What does the bison flag mean?
Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag. Bison is inspected under the voluntary exotic animal program rather than the mandatory meat inspection act, which is why the list is short and worth having.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Illinois also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the Illinois buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.
Bison plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Illinois. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.