NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jun 29, 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 5/20 166.6 167.0 100% 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 6/17 166.1 167.1 99% 6.42 6/24 166.3 166.8 100% 6.39 Year to date 4176.8 4172.4 100% 7/1 166.1 7/8 166.3 *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: 29-Jun-23 10:30 AM C AA