Processor registry
KY · 2 plantsUSDA-inspected bison slaughter plants in Kentucky
2 establishments in 2 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag.
- Lorenz and Hammond, LLC dba Oxbow Meats(859) 351-5612
Lawrenceburg, Anderson County
EST. M47678+V47678SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Palmer Farms Meats(270) 527-3821
Benton, Marshall County
EST. M8083+V8083Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many bison slaughter plants does Kentucky have?
2 establishments in Kentucky carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 2 counties. 2 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. Kentucky has no state meat inspection program, so federal inspection and the custom exemption are the two routes available.
Bison plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Kentucky. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.