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Estimates of energy use in the poultry and egg industry are discussed by commodity, type of fuel, season, and function. In 1974, the 146.5 trillion Btu’s used in poultry production and marketing cost producers almost $550 million. Although the efficiency of energy use in this industry has increased in the last decade, energy conservation measures discussed in this report can yield further substantial savings. Development and implementation of new technologies may reduce the use of critical forms of energy in the future. This study is intended to provide a basis for further energy research in the poultry and egg industry and to serve as a prototype for similar energy studies on other agricultural industries. |
