NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 12, 2019 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 8/3 174.4 171.6 102% 6.18 8/10 174.4 171.8 102% 6.30 8/17 176.1 171.8 103% 6.24 8/24 176.2 171.9 103% 6.20 8/31 180.1 170.5 106% 6.26 9/7 150.7 169.7 89% 6.29 Year to date 5983.4 5998.5 100% 9/14 168.9 9/21 169.1 *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: 12-Sep-19 09:42 AM C JG