NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jun 11, 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 5/2 164.0 170.3 96% 6.28 5/9 164.9 170.2 97% 6.37 5/16 162.5 171.7 95% 6.42 5/23 164.2 171.6 96% 6.42 5/30 147.3 169.5 87% 6.42 6/6 163.8 164.3 100% 6.44 Year to date 3823.9 3890.5 98% 6/13 160.1 6/20 156.5 *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: 11-Jun-20 10:31 AM C MP