NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Feb 22, 2024 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 1/13 175.0 160.1 109% 6.56 1/20 144.5 161.4 90% 6.54 1/27 168.7 163.1 103% 6.48 2/3 169.0 166.7 101% 6.45 2/10 166.8 168.4 99% 6.44 2/17 166.2 170.0 98% 6.46 Year to date 1136.2 1147.4 99% 2/24 167.6 3/2 166.0 *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: 22-Feb-24 10:38 AM C AA