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Major Breeds and their Contributions to the Broiler Chicken Industry

Top Broiler Chicken Breeds: Industry Contributions

Many people start a backyard flock for fresh eggs. But, raising chickens for meat is also popular. When picking meat chickens, growth rate, mature weight, hardiness, and temperament matter. The commercial broiler chicken industry is big, with two main parts: raising birds for meat and breeding stock. In 2005, the European Union produced 5.9 billion broiler chickens for meat. Just…