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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Aug 08, 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
             6/29      173.7           170.1            102%    6.39
              7/6      144.3           170.3             85%    6.36
             7/13      168.5           169.9             99%    6.46
             7/20      170.3           169.7            100%    6.42
             7/27      170.4           169.4            101%    6.53
              8/3      171.7           169.7            101%    6.53
Year to date          5105.3          5186.5             98%
             8/10                      169.1
             8/17                      170.4

*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: 08-Aug-24 10:50 AM C AA