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Broilers produced Nearly 40 billion annually
Top 4 producing countries U.S., China, Brazil, Mexico
U.S. broiler production Nearly 10 billion annually
Common health threats Avian Influenza, Marek's disease, infectious bursal disease, Newcastle disease, Coccidiosis, Infectious bronchitis
Broiler Consumption by Regions of the World 2005
Region Population Consumption Change
  Millions Per Capita (Kg) % 2000-2010 (projected)
Asia 3917 6.7 +12.8
Africa 888 4.1 +23.7
Europe 725 17.8 - 1.1
North & Central America 518 37.4 +11.9
South America 372 24.3 +13.9
Oceana 33 26.3 +12.3
World 6453 11.2 +12.5
U.S.A. 290 40.0 +15
Source: FAO
Industry Drivers -Cost of production
-Efficient feed conversion to meat/protein
-Industry integration, consolidation
-Healthy source of protein
-Value added further processing
-Lower fat
Information subject to change.