NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 23, 2021 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 8/14 170.2 167.8 101% 6.34 8/21 169.5 167.8 101% 6.36 8/28 169.8 167.5 101% 6.27 9/4 163.3 166.4 98% 6.35 9/11 150.8 166.2 91% 6.40 9/18 170.2 166.4 102% 6.49 Year to date 6225.3 6323.1 98% 9/25 166.5 10/2 165.3 *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: 23-Sep-21 10:15 AM C MP