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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Feb 29, 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
             1/20      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
             2/24      165.8           167.6             99%    6.43
Year to date          1302.0          1315.0             99%
              3/2                      166.0
              3/9                      167.5

*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-Feb-24 10:43 AM C AA