NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 15, 2019 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 7/6 154.3 171.0 90% 6.20 7/13 173.9 171.2 102% 6.27 7/20 169.9 170.4 100% 6.22 7/27 171.7 170.5 101% 6.25 8/3 174.4 171.6 102% 6.18 8/10 174.4 171.8 102% 6.30 Year to date 5300.3 5314.6 100% 8/17 171.8 8/24 171.9 *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: 15-Aug-19 09:06 AM C JG