NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jan 27, 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 12/18 165.1 160.7 103% 6.39 12/25 134.3 159.2 84% 6.22 1/1 146.8 159.0 92% 6.36 1/8 165.2 161.2 102% 6.37 1/15 173.5 164.2 106% 6.35 1/22 156.3 164.0 95% 6.31 Year to date 641.8 648.4 99% 1/29 165.2 2/5 167.9 *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: 27-Jan-22 10:13 AM C BK