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USDA-inspected sheep and lamb slaughter plants in South Dakota

6 establishments in 6 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments with a slaughter flag for sheep or lamb.

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Questions

How many sheep and lamb slaughter plants does South Dakota have?

6 establishments in South Dakota carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 6 counties. 6 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.

What does the sheep and lamb flag mean?

Establishments with a slaughter flag for sheep or lamb. Small-ruminant capacity is thin in much of the country, which is why booking windows for lamb run long.

Are state-inspected plants included?

No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. South Dakota also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the South Dakota buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.

Sheep and lamb plants in other states

Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to South Dakota. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.