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57 plants · 27 states

USDA-inspected goat slaughter plants, by state

Establishments with a goat slaughter flag. Goat is the species most often processed under a religious exemption as well, so many of these plants also appear on the halal list.

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No establishment reports this flag in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and District of Columbia as of 2026-09-01.

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Questions

How many USDA goat slaughter plants are there in the United States?

57 establishments in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01 carry the flag, across 27 states (24 states and D.C. report none). The count changes as grants of inspection open and close; each profile carries the establishment number so you can verify it against FSIS.

Which states have the most goat slaughter plants?

Texas (9), Georgia (5), Missouri (4). The full list by state is on this page, A to Z.

What does the flag mean, exactly?

Establishments with a goat slaughter flag. Goat is the species most often processed under a religious exemption as well, so many of these plants also appear on the halal list.

Does a listing mean the plant will take my animal?

No. The flag is what the plant reported to FSIS about its capability. Whether it has an open date, a minimum, or takes a species this season is a phone call. Every profile prints the phone number and the questions worth asking before you book.

Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition. Download the full table.