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What is the rough estimate of capital expenditures needed to build a small/medium-scale slaughterhouse (equipment, machinery, tools, and building costs, not variable costs, or land costs)?

Last Updated: August 20, 2009

A general rule is anywhere from $100 to $300 a sq.ft., depending on location (local labor rates), types of material used, and the type of equipment you want.

Check out this document:
Guide to Designing a Small Red Meat Plant

And this webinar on building a small meat processing plant.

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