SCHEDULE SLAUGHTER OR PROCESSING BY CALLING 303-650-7471 OR COMPLETING THE INTEREST FORM BELOW

Yes.  In Colorado, a brand inspection is required for all beef and must be dated within 10 days of slaughter.  It is your responsibility to contact the inspector and arrange for an inspection.

Brand Inspection Division

305 Interlocken Parkway

Broomfield CO  80021

303-869-9160 (Phone)

Beef, Hogs, Lamb/Sheep, Goats, Yak, Llama, Farm Raised Elk & Deer

We will walk you through the process once your appointment is scheduled and confirmed but here are a few things to expect:

1. We will be harvesting your animal with an approved method of dispatch such as a rifle or stunner.
2. We will be skinning and eviscerating the animal on your property. 
3. We will split and/or quarter the animal prior to transportation to our processing facility
4. You must complete a cut sheet, a harvest agreement, and ambulatory statement (cattle only) before we can begin our work
5. You will be required to pay a deposit to hold your spot.  These deposits may or may not be refundable depending upon the type of slaughter performed.   

We ask that your animal is in a pen that can easily be accessed by our team.  

Tractors and/or cranes may be required to assist in moving the animal(s) to our processing unit.  

We prefer it if you are able to dispose of the waste on your property or by using your waste company.  

We require access to a hose with potable running water.  

Pictures of the animal and the property help us determine the equipment and staff that is necessary for us to perform a slaughter on your property.  

Both inspections have benefits for small producers and depend on what your end goal is.  

Custom Exempt Customers: 

• Can Sell Sides, Quarters, etc. (Please note: the entire animal must be sold prior to harvest)
• Can Only Sell in Colorado
• CANNOT re-sell products

Custom Exempt Labels will clearly indicate the OWNER as the Carcass ID and will be labeled NOT FOR SALE

USDA Customers:

• Can Sell Individual Cuts
• Can Sell Across State Lines

USDA Labels will include a "Bug" that indicates the animal was slaughtered under USDA Inspection.  This "bug" is required on each package if you wish to sell individual cuts at markets, online, or in stores.  

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We can of course custom process your animal to your specifications, but you can find our standard cut sheets here.

An appointment is necessary.  You can call us at 303-650-7471, submit the Interest Form (above), or email us at info@wheatridgepoultry.com.