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Broiler-type egg sets up on week, down on year

Broiler-type set and placements continue to trend below year ago levels.

The USDA says 229.501 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, up from the previous week, but down 3% from a year ago due to industry uncertainties about sustained demand.

The average hatchability rate did decline slightly, while remaining just above 80%.

Placements of broiler-type chicks for meat production were reported at 178.882 million head, below both the prior week and this time last year due to the lower sets in recent weeks.

For 2023 to date, placements are 1% behind the 2022 pace.

The USDA’s updated annual broiler production outlook is scheduled for November 9^th.

Comparisons for Brownfield states:

Arkansas: Sets: 23.393 million eggs, compared to 23.072 million a week ago; Placements: 20.067 million head, compared to 20.353 million last week

Kentucky: Sets: 6.696 million eggs, compared to 6.745 million a week ago; Placements: 4.74 million head, compared to 4.746 million last week

Missouri: Sets: 8.081 million eggs, compared to 8.835 million a week ago; Placements: 5.331 million head, compared to 5.011 million last week

California/Tennessee/West Virginia: Sets: 13.246 million eggs, compared to 13.678 million a week ago; Placements: 10.352 million head, compared to 9.055 million last week