NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 01, 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 6/22 168.7 169.8 99% 6.58 6/29 173.7 170.1 102% 6.39 7/6 144.3 170.3 85% 6.36 7/13 168.5 169.9 99% 6.46 7/20 170.3 169.7 100% 6.42 7/27 170.4 169.4 101% 6.53 Year to date 4933.6 5016.8 98% 8/3 169.7 8/10 169.1 *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-Aug-24 08:19 AM C AA