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31161

31161 Animal slaughtering and processing

Abattage et transformation d'animaux • Industry

Sector 31-33 Manufacturing
Parent 3116 Meat product manufacturing
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Industry

Canadian industries

5 canadian industries
311614 Rendering and meat processing from carcasses 0 Canadian industries → 311615 Poultry slaughtering and processing 0 Canadian industries → 311616 Beef cattle slaughtering 0 Canadian industries → 311617 Hog slaughtering 0 Canadian industries → 311619 Other animal slaughtering 0 Canadian industries →

What code 31161 includes

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering beef cattle, hogs, poultry and other animals; preparing processed meats and meat by-products; or rendering animal fat, bones and meat scraps.

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • manufacturing fresh preparations of meat, poultry and other ingredients, such as pizza and egg rolls (See 311990 All other food manufacturing (CAN))
  • manufacturing frozen preparations of meat, poultry and other ingredients, such as frozen dinners (See 311410 Frozen food manufacturing (CAN))
  • manufacturing preparations, except frozen or fresh, of meat, poultry and other ingredients, such as baby food and pork and beans (See 311420 Fruit and vegetable canning, pickling and drying (CAN))
  • processing or blending purchased animal fats and oils (See 311225 Fat and oil refining and blending (US))
  • producing animal feed from purchased meat products (See 31111 Animal food manufacturing)

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