The USDA research continued growth in broiler hen models and placements, signaling a possible enhance in broiler hen manufacturing for 2024 as compared with 2023.
Closing week, 249.031 million broiler-type eggs entered incubation, a slight weekly decline of 1.274 million nevertheless a notable 4% enhance from ultimate yr. Hatchability stays common at 79.5%. Furthermore, placements of broiler-type chicks into meat manufacturing rose to 193.202 million head, an increase of two.361 million from the sooner week and a few% from a yr up to now.
These broiler chickens are anticipated to realize the market early this fall, contributing to a projected 2024 manufacturing full of 46.876 billion kilos—489 million kilos better than in 2023. The USDA’s subsequent manufacturing estimate is scheduled for launch on September twelfth.