NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jul 29, 2021 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 6/19 169.8 168.0 101% 6.38 6/26 172.3 166.2 104% 6.40 7/3 174.4 166.9 104% 6.22 7/10 148.6 167.7 89% 6.44 7/17 165.1 167.6 99% 6.43 7/24 172.1 167.8 103% 6.39 Year to date 4897.5 4986.0 98% 7/31 167.4 8/7 167.6 *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-Jul-21 10:19 AM C MP