Welcome to the Langford Abattoir where welfare, quality and education are at the heart of everything we do.
Constructed in 1968 as an integral part of the Meat Research Institute, the Abattoir has gone on to become a major teaching resource to students from the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge as well the Royal Veterinary College, and has become an asset to customers looking for a professional slaughter service in the South West.
Whether you are a new visitor to the site, or an existing customer, Abattoir Manager Aled Daniels and his team are on hand to discuss your requirements.
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Welfare
We work with some of the world's top researchers in animal welfare to see to the well-being of your animals and ensure best practice at all times.
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Quality
Our professional team follow approved slaughter and butchery processes to provide a quality service and a quality product.
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Education
To make sure our future vets and other animal professionals have the best education we make sure we are up-to-date with the latest techniques and processes in slaughter and butchery.
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About us
There has been an Abattoir at Langford since the sixties. In fact we are the only Veterinary School to have one.
Opening hours
| Day | Time |
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| Monday | 6.30 am to 4.15 pm |
| Tuesday | 6.30 am to 4.15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6.30 am to 4.15 pm |
| Thursday | 6.30 am to 4.15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
Download movement forms
Please print the relevant forms available below and bring them to your appointment. Animals cannot be accepted for entry into the food chain without them.
Customer_information_form (Office document, 46kB)
Cattle form (Office document, 158kB)
For pigs, you must visit the eAML2 website and register the transport.
Please see our Price List 2024 (PDF, 156kB)
Contact us
- Phone: +44 (0)117 42 83547
- Email: langford-abattoir@bristol.ac.uk
A member of staff will reply in due course.
