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US poultry production up by 7% in June

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Figures released by the USDA show that the industry is back on track after the COVID-19 crisis.

Posted on Jul 29 ,07:34

US poultry production up by 7% in June

Statistical data issued by the US Department of Agriculture reveal a 7% growth in poultry production in June compared with the same month last year.

Chicken meat accounted for 1.730 million tonnes (+7%), while turkey stood for 226,000 tonnes(+5%). Year to year, the slaughter levels were up for both chickens and turkeys and were also higher than the previous month as many plants resumed full operations after being slowed down or closed by COVID-19 infections.

The average live weights of most chickens and turkeys were also up on the year. The top production state for chicken meat was North Carolina, followed by Georgia and Arkansas, while Minnesota led the way on turkey, ahead of Indiana and North Carolina.

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