License: LIVESTOCK BUYER/BROKER/SLAUGHTER

State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
(217) 782-4944

A Buyer is an individual who purchases livestock for the purpose of slaughtering it for food and selling the meat products there from. A Broker is an individual who buys slaughtered livestock from the producer for resale to a meat plant.

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Specific course required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • Felony convictions prohibited
License information updated 07/08/2022