NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jun 15, 2023 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Estimated U.S. Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison (Thur) Million head Million head Avg Week ending Slaughtered Available* Pct Wt 5/6 167.0 167.2 100% 6.35 5/13 166.9 166.8 100% 6.47 5/20 166.6 167.0 100% 6.35 5/27 167.0 166.9 100% 6.25 6/3 167.1 166.6 100% 6.28 6/10 166.8 167.0 100% 6.41 Year to date 3844.4 3838.5 100% 6/17 167.1 6/24 166.8 *Based on chick placements 6 to 7 weeks earlier. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Des Moines, IA 515.284.4460 email: desm.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 15-Jun-23 10:58 AM C AA