NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jul 11, 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 6/1 151.0 169.2 89% 6.46 6/8 168.4 170.0 99% 6.53 6/15 167.0 169.8 98% 6.50 6/22 168.7 169.8 99% 6.58 6/29 173.7 170.1 102% 6.39 7/6 144.3 170.3 85% 6.36 Year to date 4424.4 4507.8 98% 7/13 169.9 7/20 169.7 *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: 11-Jul-24 08:32 AM C AA