Processor registry
KY · 30 plantsUSDA-inspected custom-exempt plants in Kentucky
30 establishments in 26 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1.
- Hometown Butcher(270) 384-4024
Columbia, Adair County
EST. M9112+P9112Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Lorenz and Hammond, LLC dba Oxbow Meats(859) 351-5612
Lawrenceburg, Anderson County
EST. M47678+V47678SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Markwell Beef(502) 839-8259
Lawrenceburg, Anderson County
EST. M2785Very SmallSpecies not reportedCustom-exempt slaughter
- Central KY Custom Meats, Inc.(606) 787-4851
Liberty, Casey County
EST. M27257+P27257+V27257Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Detweiler Meats LLC(270) 424-6328
Crofton, Christian County
EST. M46185+P46185Very SmallCattle, HogsCustom-exempt slaughter
- Hampton Premium Meats(270) 847-0634
Hopkinsville, Christian County
EST. M7429+P7429SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Livingston Meat Processing(270) 269-2333
Hopkinsville, Christian County
EST. M20249+P20249Very SmallCattleCustom-exempt slaughter
- H & M Butchering(606) 598-8332
Manchester, Clay County
EST. M21723Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- University of Kentucky - Animal Science Meat Laboratory(859) 257-5854
Lexington, Fayette County
EST. M8013Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Appalachian Ag, LLC(606) 886-6003
Prestonsburg, Floyd County
EST. M40207+P40207+V40207Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Dinos Farm LLC(859) 567-1212
Warsaw, Gallatin County
EST. M7356+P7356+V7356Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Burnett Meats(270) 674-5975
Melber, Graves County
EST. M47735Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Byler's Custom Meats(270) 242-4986
Clarkson, Grayson County
EST. M2588+P2588Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Riverview Meat Company, LLC(859) 234-4121
Cynthiana, Harrison County
EST. M21190Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Trackside Butcher Shoppe(502) 532-3015
Campbellsburg, Henry County
EST. M45607Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, GoatsCustom-exempt slaughter
- (606) 877-1365
- Harv's Butcher Shop(513) 518-7863
Lancaster, Lincoln County
EST. M1763Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Cave Springs Meats, LLC(270) 988-3232
Smithland, Livingston County
EST. M2317Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Palmer Farms Meats(270) 527-3821
Benton, Marshall County
EST. M8083+V8083Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Beef and Bacon(270) 929-0280
Calhoun, McLean County
EST. M54271Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Downing Cattle Company, Inc.
Fountain Run, Monroe County
EST. M40253Very SmallCattle, HogsCustom-exempt slaughter
- Patterson's Butcher Shop, LLC(270) 590-3448
Tompkinsville, Monroe County
EST. M47502Very SmallCattle, HogsCustom-exempt slaughter
- Jemstar Meats LLC(859) 274-1070
Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County
EST. M45499+P45499Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Farmstead Butcher Block LLC(301) 616-8433
Central City, Muhlenberg County
EST. M47852+P47852Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Boone's Abattoir, Inc.(502) 348-3668
Bardstown, Nelson County
EST. M8078+P8078+V8078SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Harrison Harvesting And Processing LLC(817) 715-6467
Carlisle, Nicholas County
EST. M2329+V2329Very SmallCattle, HogsCustom-exempt slaughter
- Kentucky Meat Smith LLC(606) 423-9369
Science Hill, Pulaski County
EST. M48210+P48210+V48210Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Spencer County Butcher Block
Taylorsville, Spencer County
EST. M44779Very SmallSheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Green River Meats LLC(270) 528-6605
Campbellsville, Taylor County
EST. M2628Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Kirby & Poe Slaughterhouse(270) 843-1709
Alvaton, Warren County
EST. M8082+P8082Very SmallHogsCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many custom-exempt plants does Kentucky have?
30 establishments in Kentucky carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 26 counties. Each is listed with its establishment number so you can verify it at FSIS.
What does the custom-exempt flag mean?
Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1. A custom-exempt plant can process an animal the customer already owns, a whole, half or share bought before slaughter, and returns it in packages marked Not for Sale. This is the list behind every half-cow purchase.
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.
Custom-exempt plants in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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.