NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Oct 01, 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 8/22 173.1 170.4 102% 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 9/19 172.3 167.2 103% 6.37 9/26 172.6 166.7 104% 6.44 Year to date 6487.8 6506.5 100% 10/3 165.4 10/10 164.2 *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: 01-Oct-20 10:35 AM C MP