Meat market

The term is sometimes used to refer to a meat retail store or butcher's shop, in particular in North America.

During the mid and late 19th century scientific research into epidemiology, sanitation and urban planning in Western countries led to the establishment of meat markets so that the slaughtering and sale of meat could be easily monitored and the risk of disease outbreaks could be minimized.

[citation needed] A butcher specializes in the preparation and sale of meat.

Meat may also be sold in supermarkets, grocery stores, and fish markets, and these shops may employ a butcher.

A slaughterhouse or abattoir is a facility that specializes in killing animals for meat.