NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 12, 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 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 7/31 167.3 167.4 100% 6.30 8/7 166.7 167.6 99% 6.36 Year to date 5231.5 5321.0 98% 8/14 167.8 8/21 167.8 *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: 12-Aug-21 10:29 AM C MP