NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 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 11/9 174.5 172.6 101% 6.55 11/16 172.0 172.2 100% 6.55 11/23 171.7 171.0 100% 6.57 11/30 129.2 167.2 77% 6.59 12/7 170.3 165.7 103% 6.53 12/14 168.7 169.1 100% 6.56 Year to date 8301.7 8430.5 98% 12/21 167.6 12/28 165.8 *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: 19-Dec-24 10:10 AM C AA