US Poultry RTC Weight Up Compared to a Year Ago
US - During October 2012, the ready-to-cook weight of poultry rose 8 per cent compared to the same month last year.
27 November 2012
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According to the USDA's latest Poultry Slaughter report, the preliminary total live weight of all federally inspected poultry last month was also up 8 per cent, compared to a year ago. Young chickens, mature chickens, turkey and duck inspections also rose by 8, 1, 10 and 2 per cent respectively.
The average live weight of young chickens and mature chickens during October rose by one per cent each, while turkeys slaughtered rose by two per cent.
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