NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jul 30, 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 6/20 163.9 156.5 105% 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 7/18 164.1 158.4 104% 6.11 7/25 166.0 163.6 101% 6.16 Year to date 4966.2 4987.9 100% 8/1 165.6 8/8 168.1 *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: 30-Jul-20 10:40 AM C BK