NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jul 16, 2020 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 6/6 163.8 164.3 100% 6.44 6/13 164.7 160.1 103% 6.42 6/20 163.9 156.5 105% 6.41 6/27 166.8 150.1 111% 6.36 7/4 149.6 152.4 98% 6.15 7/11 167.2 156.3 107% 6.29 Year to date 4636.1 4665.9 99% 7/18 158.4 7/25 163.6 *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: 16-Jul-20 08:24 AM C BK