Custom-Exempt Butchering

At Black Hills Meat Co., we're proud to offer custom-exempt butchering services, providing you with the ultimate control over your meat. So, what exactly is "custom exempt"?

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In simple terms, it means we can process your beef for your consumption, directly from our ranch to your freezer, or from an animal you've purchased from another local rancher. This service operates under specific USDA guidelines that allow small operations like ours to butcher livestock for the owner's personal use, rather than for sale in commercial markets.

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This service is perfect for those who want to:

• Process beef purchased directly from us: If you've bought a whole or half animal from Black Hills Meat Company, we can handle all the cutting and packaging to your exact specifications.

• Process beef from another rancher: Have you purchased a steer from a neighboring farm? Bring it to us! We'll expertly butcher and prepare the cuts just the way you like them.

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With our custom-exempt butchering, you get to choose your preferred cuts, packaging, and even the thickness of your steaks. It's about ensuring you receive high-quality, custom-processed meat that meets your family's needs, with the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly where your food comes from.

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Slaughter Pricing (Effective April 1, 2025)

Beef                                                           

Carcass Weight Under #850-Processing Fee- $1.30 per lb. (hanging weight) ($780 minimum charge)

Carcass Weight Over #1100-Processing Fee- $1.35 per lb. (hanging weight)

Bull Processing Fee- $1.35 per lb. (hanging weight)

Buffalo

Processing Fee-$1.75 per lb. (*All buffalo are cut boneless*)