NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Oct 31, 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 9/21 172.9 171.3 101% 6.70 9/28 169.1 171.5 99% 6.60 10/5 170.2 172.2 99% 6.65 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 Year to date 7140.6 7239.7 99% 11/2 173.0 11/9 172.6 *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: 31-Oct-24 08:50 AM C AA