NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Mar 31, 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 2/19 168.0 167.1 101% 6.45 2/26 167.4 166.3 101% 6.38 3/5 168.5 165.5 102% 6.34 3/12 166.4 165.4 101% 6.25 3/19 165.6 165.0 100% 6.32 3/26 167.5 165.4 101% 6.30 Year to date 2143.5 2144.1 100% 4/2 166.1 4/9 165.4 *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: 31-Mar-22 10:07 AM C BK