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Poultry Slaughter Activity Up In JuneWASHINGTON - Aug 1/03 - SNS -- There was a solid, 5% increase in the amount of poultry meat produced in June, according to the latest USDA slaughter activity report for this sector. Poultry certified wholesome during June 2003 (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 3.25 billion pounds, up 5% from the amount certified in June 2002. Updated totals for May 2003 show that 3.31 billion pounds were certified. The preliminary total live weight of poultry inspected during June 2003 was 4.38 billion pounds, up 5% from a year ago. Young chickens inspected totaled 3.69 billion pounds, up 5% from June 2002, and mature chickens at 72.6 million pounds, were down 1% from the previous year. Turkey inspections totaled 608 million pounds, up 6%, and ducks totaled 12.2 million pounds, up 4%. Young chickens slaughtered during June 2003 averaged 5.23 pounds per bird, up 3% from June 2002. The average live weight of mature chickens was 5.70 pounds per bird, up 3% from a year ago. Turkeys slaughtered during June 2003 averaged 27.4 pounds per bird, up 2% from June 2002. The subscriber version of the article is available by Clicking here
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