NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Nov 21, 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 10/12 170.7 173.1 99% 6.65 10/19 171.4 173.2 99% 6.65 10/26 169.6 173.4 98% 6.68 11/2 174.7 173.0 101% 6.62 11/9 174.5 172.6 101% 6.55 11/16 172.0 172.2 100% 6.55 Year to date 7661.8 7757.5 99% 11/23 171.0 11/30 167.2 *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: 21-Nov-24 08:59 AM C AA