NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Feb 24, 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 1/15 173.5 164.2 106% 6.35 1/22 156.3 164.0 95% 6.31 1/29 170.9 165.2 103% 6.48 2/5 156.6 167.9 93% 6.36 2/12 170.8 167.9 102% 6.30 2/19 168.0 167.1 101% 6.45 Year to date 1308.1 1316.5 99% 2/26 166.3 3/5 165.5 *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: 24-Feb-22 11:03 AM C BK