Broiler numbers down on week, up on year

Broiler numbers declined from last week while remaining ahead of the 2023 pace. The USDA says 241.409 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, 563,000 less than the previous week, but still 4% more than a year ago, with the average hatchability at 79.9%. Placements of broiler-type chicks into meat production were reported at 183.934 […]

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