An abattoir and a slaughterhouse are both facilities where livestock are killed and processed for food, but there are some differences between the two:<div>Purpose: An abattoir is a specialized place where animals are slaughtered, inspected, and prepared for human consumption. A slaughterhouse is a plant that slaughters animals and processes the meat into products like cured, smoked, and canned meats.</div><div>Meat processing: Many abattoirs send the meat to a butcher to be cut into portions. A slaughterhouse processes the meat on-site.</div><div>Carcasses: An abattoir may sell carcasses in addition to the meat. </div>