Hatching egg and chick supply shortages are causing strain in the chicken-growing industry. To provide some relief, the Board is implementing temporary changes to the Under- and Over- Marketing levies. These will stand as temporary amendments to the General Orders for Period A-199, A-200, and A-201.
The board recognizes the ongoing challenges with hatching egg and chick shortages due to the HPAI outbreak and other natural events. We recognize the stress this causes growers and the wider industry. More specifically, if shortages occur, there is no direct compensation for this complication.
Read the full Under- and Over- Marketing Sleeve Memo
The Board is actively working with industry stakeholders to find solutions. There is much to consider regarding the loss of opportunity and production for the industry.
Growers will need to collaborate with their hatcheries and processors in this matter.
These temporary measures will be reviewed on a period-by-period basis as the Board continues to evaluate the market conditions.