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Livestock Roundup: WASDE

Historical red meat and poultry supply and use estimates are adjusted to reflect revisions in slaughter, inventory, cold storage, and production data. Total red meat and poultry production for 2025 is raised on higher beef and chicken production forecasts, which is partially offset by lower pork production.  The higher beef production forecast is due to heavier dressed weights more than offsetting lower slaughter. Pork production is lowered based on the reduced rate of slaughter in Q1, partially offset by heavier dressed weights. USDA will release the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report on 27 March, providing a further indication of hog supplies for slaughter in the second half of the year. Finally, broiler production is raised on improved...

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