The US egg industry is steadily moving forward. In 2013, the total production is expected to increase slightly compared to 2012. Feed costs remain a critical factor. New legislation is also coming closer. An overview with facts and figures.
By Dr Simon M. Shane, Durham, NC, USA
During 2013 the US egg production industry will likely have produced 6.586 billion dozen eggs representing a 1.1% per annum increase since 2010. Hen numbers in the US have remained relatively constrained by the imperative
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