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Trading was very quiet today with trade reports falling within the previously set ranges.
For the week ending March 9, 2024, broiler slaughter is forecast at 164.625 million head, 1.2 percent lower than 2023 but 0.8 percent higher than the previous week. Over the next six weeks, broiler slaughter is projected to average 163.20 million head per week, 0.7 percent down from 2023.
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