Brighton, Iowa

Precision. Craft.
Local Pride.

From the farm to the freezer — Brighton Locker brings decades of experience in livestock processing, wild game, and custom butchery to Iowa farmers, ranchers, and hunters.

Questions? Call us: 319-694-3500

40+
Years in Business
USDA
Inspected Facility
3
Services Offered
Local
Iowa Owned & Operated
What We Do

Full-Service Meat Processing
Under One Roof

Whether you're a farmer bringing in livestock, a hunter dropping off game, or a local shopper looking for quality cuts — we've got you covered.

Livestock & Game Processing

USDA-inspected processing for cattle, hogs, and other livestock. Wild game accepted seasonally — deer, elk, and more. Reliable turnaround, fair pricing.

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Custom Butchery & Cuts

Specialty cuts tailored to your preferences. Whole and half animal breakdown, tomahawks, briskets, and more. Vacuum sealed and packaged to your specs.

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Retail Meat Shop

A curated selection of quality cuts available in our on-site shop. Seasonal specials and local favorites. Call ahead to check availability.

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Why Brighton Locker

Trusted by Iowa Farmers & Ranchers

When you hand over your animals, you deserve to know they're in capable hands. We've built our reputation on doing the job right, every time.

Our Story

USDA Inspected

Fully inspected and compliant facility — your animals are processed to the highest standard.

Reliable Turnaround

We respect your time. Straightforward scheduling and dependable processing timelines.

Locally Owned

Brighton Locker is Iowa-owned and operated. Your business supports a local family and community.

Decades of Experience

Over 40 years processing Iowa's livestock and game. We know this craft inside and out.

What People Say

Trusted by the Community

★★★★★
"We've brought our cattle to Brighton Locker for years. Honest pricing, great turnaround, and they always do it right. Wouldn't go anywhere else."
— Local farmer, Washington County
★★★★★
"Got my deer processed here during season and was impressed with how clean and professional the whole operation is. Fast too. Already scheduled for next year."
— Hunter, Southeast Iowa
★★★★★
"The retail shop has excellent quality. I buy my beef here instead of the grocery store — you can taste the difference. Good people, great product."
— Brighton area resident

Ready to Schedule Processing?

Call us directly or use our online scheduling form. We'll take it from there.