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Report reflects impact of avian flu on Minnesota poultry
The impact of avian influenza on Minnesota poultry is reflected in new numbers from USDA.
In the latest Chicken and Egg Report, the National Ag Statistics Service shows egg production in the state down 14 percent from April to May, and four percent lower than a year ago.
The average number of all layers on hand in May also down 14 percent from the previous month and seven percent lower than 2014.
Eggs per 100 layers were virtually unchanged from last month according to USDA.
The next Chicken and Egg Report will be released July 21st, reflecting the inventory in June.
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