NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 19, 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 8/10 171.6 169.1 101% 6.45 8/17 169.5 170.4 99% 6.49 8/24 173.4 170.2 102% 6.52 8/31 173.1 170.0 102% 6.56 9/7 151.4 169.2 89% 6.58 9/14 172.4 169.6 102% 6.68 Year to date 6116.7 6205.0 99% 9/21 171.3 9/28 171.5 *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: 19-Sep-24 11:05 AM C AA