NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Oct 14, 2021 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 9/4 163.3 166.4 98% 6.35 9/11 150.8 166.2 91% 6.40 9/18 170.2 166.4 102% 6.49 9/25 170.0 166.5 102% 6.46 10/2 170.5 165.3 103% 6.42 10/9 171.5 165.3 104% 6.52 Year to date 6737.3 6820.2 99% 10/16 166.2 10/23 165.7 *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: 14-Oct-21 10:53 AM C BK