U.S. broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week, even as the 2025 pace stays ahead of 2024. The USDA says 249.498 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, a decrease of 539,000 on the week, but a modest increase on the year. Average hatchability was 78.9%. 191.773 million broiler-type chicks were placed […]
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