NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Apr 18, 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 3/9 166.5 167.5 99% 6.43 3/16 162.5 166.8 97% 6.41 3/23 163.9 166.0 99% 6.44 3/30 162.9 166.0 98% 6.36 4/6 162.7 166.2 98% 6.45 4/13 164.1 165.8 99% 6.44 Year to date 2449.8 2479.3 99% 4/20 167.0 4/27 168.0 *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: 18-Apr-24 10:00 AM C AA