USDA sees higher poultry output as bird weights climb
September 2, 2019
June broiler production is estimated at 3.5 million dozen, a 0.6% increase year over year or a 5.5% increase when adjusted for slaughter days. This increase comprised a 3.9% increase in birds slaughtered (adjusted for slaughter days) and a 1.6% increase in average aggregate bird weights, according to USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report.