NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Apr 25, 2019 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 3/16 162.7 166.2 98% 6.09 3/23 165.4 165.8 100% 6.10 3/30 163.3 165.5 99% 6.16 4/6 166.3 165.5 100% 6.14 4/13 166.4 165.6 100% 6.17 4/20 160.6 166.2 97% 6.13 Year to date 2603.7 2611.0 100% 4/27 165.9 5/4 165.8 *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: 25-Apr-19 08:35 AM C JG