NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Apr 21, 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 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 4/2 167.3 166.1 101% 6.25 4/9 166.5 165.4 101% 6.31 4/16 162.9 165.4 98% 6.26 Year to date 2640.2 2641.0 100% 4/23 166.0 4/30 166.3 *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: 21-Apr-22 10:39 AM C BK