Broiler prices in Zhejiang rose early in the week, then eased as rain and cooling weather reduced market activity; the reported average price for major broiler products was 5.2 yuan per jin, up 6.1% week over week. Producers and traders are limiting weights and inventories amid uncertain demand and disease-control risks, while early marketing is expected to increase and prices are forecast to remain weak before the weekend.
Lower consumer purchases and efforts to bring birds to market earlier can increase near-term chicken availability and weigh on prices. Disease-related controls could further disrupt distribution, although the article describes risk rather than a confirmed outbreak.
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