NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jun 06, 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 4/27 160.1 165.9 97% 6.20 5/4 166.1 165.8 100% 6.30 5/11 166.4 168.4 99% 6.25 5/18 168.9 167.3 101% 6.14 5/25 173.8 166.9 104% 6.22 6/1 150.6 168.2 90% 6.09 Year to date 3589.6 3613.5 99% 6/8 168.5 6/15 168.4 *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: 06-Jun-19 08:22 AM C JG