NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jan 30, 2020 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 12/21 174.0 162.0 107% 6.17 12/28 129.0 159.7 81% 6.26 1/4 148.3 161.5 92% 6.36 1/11 175.2 164.0 107% 6.26 1/18 176.7 163.7 108% 6.33 1/25 168.1 163.6 103% 6.27 Year to date 668.3 652.8 102% 2/1 167.3 2/8 170.0 *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: 30-Jan-20 10:34 AM C BK