NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 17, 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 8/8 167.4 168.1 100% 6.28 8/15 170.2 170.0 100% 6.30 8/22 173.1 170.4 102% 6.44 8/29 171.2 171.1 100% 6.36 9/5 176.0 170.5 103% 6.38 9/12 150.9 169.0 89% 6.48 Year to date 6142.9 6172.6 100% 9/19 167.2 9/26 166.7 *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: 17-Sep-20 10:51 AM C MP