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Turkey Hatchery Activity Picks UpWASHINGTON - Apr 13/06 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity increased in the United States during March, with more eggs set and poults placed during the month, according to the USDA. Turkey eggs in incubators on April 1, 2006, in the United States totaled 29.9 million, up 3% from April 1 a year ago. Eggs in incubators were down slightly from the March 1, 2006 total of 29.9 million eggs. Regional changes from the previous year were: East North Central up 2% at 4,880,000 eggs; West North Central down slightly at 10,885,000; North and South Atlantic up 12% at 9,527,000; and South Central and West combined, down 6% at 4,598 eggs in incubators. The 24.7 million poults placed during March 2006 in the United States were up 6% from the number placed during the same month a year ago. Placements were also up 6% from February 2006. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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