Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising broilers, fryers, roasters, and other meat type chickens. The Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production industry raises broilers and other chickens for slaughter. Broilers are genetically selected for fast growth and raised for meat rather than eggs. The majority of birds are sourced from the Poultry Hatcheries industry (NAICS 11234) and the output from this industry is sold live to the Animal Slaughtering and Processing industry (NACIS 31161).

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.