Processing

Alta Vista Meat Co. has proudly served Kansas and beyond since 1947. As a federally inspected facility, we specialize in processing for individuals and producers who plan to resell their meat anywhere in the United States. Every product leaving our shop can carry USDA inspection marks, and we even offer custom labeling services — including your own logo and branding — so your meat is ready for direct marketing and nationwide shipping.

When reviewing our fee structure, you may notice that our beef and bison processing prices look different than many competitors. Unlike most lockers, we do not charge a separate slaughter or disposal fee. Instead, those costs are already built into our per-pound processing rate. While this makes our per-pound number appear higher at first glance, once you add in what others charge for slaughter and disposal, you’ll find that our pricing is right in line — if not more competitive.

We also believe in giving you true custom options without nickel-and-diming for every cut. For example, we don’t tack on extra charges for boneless cuts. Want Denver or Bavette steaks in your boxes? Just ask! We love cutting unique, lesser-known steaks and tailoring your order so you get the very most out of every animal

Beef Processing Fees

Slaughter, Processing & Disposal$1.45/lb
500# & Under Beef Hanging Fee$50/Beef
Longhorn Fee (additional slaughter fee)$75/beef
Emergency Kill Fee$150-250/beef
Splitside Fee$35/customer
Save Head/Horns/Hides$50/large $25/small

Hog Processing Fees

Hog Processing$1.00/lb
Slaughter Fee$50.00/hog
Hog Disposal Fee$15/hog
Curing$1.25/lb

Lamb/goat Processing Fees

Slaughter & Processing$150/animal
Gyro Slicing$2.50/lb
Brats (Sheep Casings)$3.50-4.50/lb

Bison Processing Fees

Slaughter, Processing & Disposal (Custom*)$1.81/lb
500# & Under Beef Hanging Fee (Custom*)$75/Bison
Rolled Caping$150/Bison
Emergency Kill Fee$250-350/Bison
Splitside Fee$35/customer
Save Head/Horns/Hides$50/Head OR Hide**

*Inspected bison will require an additional charge to cover USDA inspection of slaughter, as the USDA assesses us $87 per hour for inspected bison slaughter. We do not add any extra charges to this fee — it is exactly what the USDA charges us.

**We only charge this fee if we have to store the head or hide and clean our freezer floor after pickup, as required by the USDA. If you pick up the same day, there is no fee!

Additional Services/Fees

Vacuum Sealing Grind$0.50/lb
1 Steak/Pkg$0.50/package
Less than 4 patties/Pkg$0.50/package
Tenderizing$1.00/lb
Patties (20lb Minimum)$1.25/lb
Stew & Kabob Meat$0.95/lb
Fajita & Stir Fry Meat$0.95/lb
Jerky Slicing (10lb Minimum)$3.50/lb
Weight Labeling$0.20/lb
Center Cut Bones$5.00/4 cuts
Custom Label Deisgn$150-this is a one time fee
Additional Custom Label Designs$35/each

Specialty & Cooked items

Curing$1.25/lb
Jerky-Original$7.00/lb (10lb min)
Snack Sticks-Original$5.25/lb (25lb min)
Snack Sticks-Cheddar OR Honey BBQ$5.50/lb (25lb min)
Snack Sticks-Jalapeno & Cheddar$5.50/lb (25lb min)
Snack Sticks-Custom Recipe$6-7.50/lb (50lb min)
Bratwursts-Original$2.50/lb (25lb min)
Bratwursts-Jalapeno & Cheddar$3.50/lb (25lb min)
Bratwursts-Custom Recipe$3.50-4.50/lb (50lb min)
Summer Sausage-Original$4.50/lb (25lb min)
Summer Sausage-Jalapeno & Cheddar$5.25/lb (25lb min)

Storage & Cancellation Fees

Your processed meat must be picked up within two (2) months of notification it is complete.  If it remains longer than that, it will be considered abandoned and disposed of.

Storage fees start 10 days after notification of completion.

Weekly Storage Fee (Whole Beef)$40/week
Weekly Storage Fee (Half Beef)$25/week
Weekly Storage Fee (Quarter Beef)$15/week
Weekly Storage Fee (Whole Hog/Goat/Lamb)$25/week
Weekly Storage Fee (Half Hog/Goat/Lamb)$15/week
Beef Cancellation Fee ≤ 48 hours prior to appointment$250/head
Beef Cancellation Fee 2-3 days prior to appointment$150/head
Beef Cancellation Fee 4-5 days prior to appointment$100/head
Beef Cancellation Fee 6-7 days prior to appointment$50/head
Cancellation fees only apply if we are unable to fill your vacated slot(s)

Prices subject to change. Additional fees may apply for specialty processing or extra services