NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 13, 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 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 8/1 167.9 165.6 101% 6.25 8/8 167.4 168.1 100% 6.28 Year to date 5301.5 5321.6 100% 8/15 170.0 8/22 170.4 *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: 13-Aug-20 09:21 AM C BK