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U.S. Layers Average 242 Million in 2004WASHINGTON - Feb 24/05 - SNS -- The average number of layers on hand in the United States in 2004 was 342 million birds, up 1% from the year earlier. In releasing the data in its annual summary of the sector, the USDA noted production per layer on hand averaged 260 eggs in 2004, up slightly from the 2003 average of 259. The total value of all chickens on December 1, 2004 was $1.12 billion, up slightly from December 1 2003. The average value decreased from $2.48 per bird on December 1, 2003, to $2.47 per bird on December 1, 2004. The total number of chickens on hand on December 1, 2004 (excluding commercial broilers) was 454 million birds, up 1% from last year. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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