NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jul 28, 2022 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 6/18 165.5 168.0 99% 6.39 6/25 170.1 167.8 101% 6.31 7/2 174.1 167.5 104% 6.27 7/9 152.9 167.8 91% 6.31 7/16 170.0 168.7 101% 6.36 7/23 171.7 169.1 102% 6.40 Year to date 4968.9 4984.6 100% 7/30 169.2 8/6 170.3 *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: 28-Jul-22 10:28 AM C BK