31161 - Animal Slaughtering and Processing
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This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) slaughtering animals; (2) preparing processed meats and meat byproducts; and (3) rendering and/or refining animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased carcasses.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- Manufacturing canned meat for baby food--are classified in Industry 31142, Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying;
- Manufacturing meat-based animal feeds from carcasses--are classified in Industry 31111, Animal Food Manufacturing;
- Blending purchased animal fats with vegetable fats--are classified in Industry 31122, Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing canned and frozen specialty foods containing meat, such as nationality foods (e.g., enchiladas, pizza, egg rolls) and frozen dinners--are classified in Industry Group 3114, Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing;
- Drying, freezing, or breaking eggs--are classified in Industry 31199, All Other Food Manufacturing; and
- Cutting meat (except boxed meat)--are classified in Industry 42447, Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers.
NAICS Codes that fall under 31161 - Animal Slaughtering and Processing
| Codes | Titles | US Business Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 31161 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 4,888 |
| 311611 | Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | 2,244 |
| 311612 | Meat Processed from Carcasses | 1,430 |
| 311613 | Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing | 336 |
| 311615 | Poultry Processing | 878 |