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Abstract
As detailed in this report, extensive changes took place in production, processing, and marketing in the chicken broiler industry during 1950-70. The industry has changed dramatically from being one of small, widely scattered chicken farms to one that is large, concentrated, and efficient. More than 95 percent of broilers produced are grown under contract and by integrated firms which vary in size of operation and complexity. About 84 percent of all production is concentrated in 10 States. Some of the other factors discussed that contributed to these changes are: costs, prices, processing, marketing, and demand.