A slaughterhouse is a facility where animals are processed for meat. It is designed to handle the humane killing of livestock, such as cattle, pigs, and sheep. The process typically involves stunning the animals to minimize suffering before they are slaughtered. After the animals are killed, their bodies are prepared for distribution. This includes skinning, gutting, and cutting the meat into various cuts for sale. Slaughterhouses must adhere to strict health and safety regulations to ensure the meat is safe for consumption and to maintain hygiene standards throughout the process.