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New Research Provides Insights to Improve Broiler Breeder Fertility and Chick Output
Broiler breeder flock social dynamics may play a much greater role in reproductive success than previously recognized, according to new research funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation. The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program, which encompasses all phases of poultry and egg production and processing, and is made possible in part through proceeds from the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo.
Project # BRU-16: Investigation into the Contributions of Roosters, Hens and Social Dynamics on the Reduced...
ANALYSIS: Large Broiler Weight Category Leads Production Expansion
Through the week ending May 30th, US broiler production continues to run ahead of prior-year levels, with total young chicken head slaughter reaching 3.73 billion head year-to-date, up 2.89% compared to the same period in 2025. The headline gain, however, masks a more nuanced picture beneath the surface: industry growth is increasingly concentrated in a single weight category, while both ends of the size spectrum are losing ground.
Headcount within the lightest...
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