NW_PY002 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 19, 2024 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 14-Sep-24 (Preliminary) ---------------------------Thousands-------------------------- A B C D 4.25 lbs 4.26 - 6.26 - 7.76 lbs & down 6.25 lbs 7.75 lbs & up Total Head 22,362 45,598 49,484 52,866 170,310 Avg Live Wgt 3.90 5.01 6.94 9.06 6.68 % of total /1 13% 27% 29% 31% 100% Comparisons Last week 26,664 38,739 46,236 37,945 149,584 Avg Live Wgt 3.92 5.22 7.09 9.23 6.58 % of total /1 18% 26% 31% 25% 100% Year Ago 2/ 32,751 47,469 43,611 46,014 169,845 Avg Live Wgt 3.60 5.23 7.19 9.21 6.50 % of total /1 19% 28% 26% 27% 100% To date/2024* 1,023,780 1,739,132 1,669,831 1,609,480 6,042,223 To date/2023* 1,015,835 1,851,617 1,722,768 1,555,082 6,145,302 % Change YTD 1% -6% -3% 3% -2% /1 May not total to 100% due to rounding. /2 Comparable week. *Note: Year to-date totals reflect comparable time periods. Weight Class Description: (A) This size product is normally marketed bone-in into fast food and food service sectors and may include Cornish hens. (B) This size product is normally marketed into the retail grocery sector in tray pack or bagged forms. (C) This size product is normally marketed either into the retail grocery sector in tray pack and IQF form or is further processed and marketed into various sectors. (D) This size product is normally marketed deboned or as roasters or roasting chicken. 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