What Livestock Owners Must Know About Processing

As a livestock owner, you've invested countless hours, resources, and care into raising quality animals. When it comes time for processing, you want a place that respects all that hard work.

At Texas Pride Processing, we follow one simple rule: treating every animal with the same care you showed while raising it.

The State Inspection Advantage

Many livestock owners don't fully understand the difference between state-inspected and custom-exempt processing. That knowledge can cost you money and opportunities.

State-inspected processing allows you to sell your beef and pork commercially. You can sell directly to customers, restaurants, or retail outlets. This opens doors for ranchers looking to diversify income streams or start their own meat business. Our state inspection ensures your products meet rigorous safety and quality standards that consumers and buyers expect.

Custom-exempt processing is perfect for personal use, family, and direct sales within Texas. We offer both options because we understand that different operations have different goals.

Beyond Cattle and Pork: Complete Livestock Solutions

While many processors specialize in just cattle and pork, Texas Pride Processing handles all your livestock needs:

• Beef Processing: From young steers to mature cattle, with USDA grading services available to help you sell premium cuts

  
  

• Pork Processing: Whether you're raising heritage breeds or commercial hogs, we understand the requirements for quality pork processing

  
  

• Lamb and Goat: Growing demand for these proteins means more opportunities for livestock owners. We have the expertise to process them right

  
  

• Wild Game: Deer season, wild hog management, and other game processing handled with the same precision as domestic livestock

What Makes Good Processing Different

The best processors pay attention to details you might not see:

Scheduling Reliability: We understand that livestock doesn't wait. Our scheduling system works with your timeline, whether you're dealing with a planned harvest or unexpected circumstances.

Yield Optimization: Proper handling and processing techniques can significantly impact your final yield. Our experienced team knows how to maximize what you get back from each animal.

Custom Cut Specifications: Every customer has different needs. Whether you want traditional cuts, specialty preparations, or specific packaging requirements, we work with your specifications.

Complete Records: From the moment your animal arrives until you pick up your finished products, we maintain complete records. This is important for both commercial operations and your peace of mind.

Planning for Success

The best processing experiences start with good communication and planning. Here's what we recommend:

Book Early: Especially during peak seasons like fall for hunters or spring for cattle. Scheduling in advance ensures you get your preferred dates.

Tell Us Your Goals: Are you processing for family use, direct sales, or commercial distribution? Let us know so we can guide you toward the right processing type and cuts.

Ask Questions: Wonder about hanging weight or packaging options? We're here to educate and guide you through the process.

Your Partner in Quality

At Texas Pride Processing, we don't just process animals - we help livestock owners and hunters achieve their goals. You might be a rancher starting a direct-sales business. You could be a hunter wanting the best from your harvest. Or you may be a livestock owner who simply wants quality processing you can trust, we're here to help.

Our facility combines traditional Texas values with modern processing capabilities. We understand that your animals are more than just meat - they represent your hard work, your investment, and often your livelihood.

Ready to experience the Texas Pride difference? Contact us to discuss your processing needs and schedule your next harvest. When you put your pride into raising quality animals, they deserve processing that matches that same standard.

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Texas Pride Processing is located in Jewett, Texas. We offer state-inspected beef and pork processing, custom-exempt services, and expert wild game processing. Contact us today to learn more about our services and scheduling.