NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Oct 06, 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 8/27 172.9 170.8 101% 6.44 9/3 179.6 170.4 105% 6.40 9/10 116.7 169.6 69% 6.45 9/17 175.4 169.4 104% 6.49 9/24 176.7 170.2 104% 6.60 10/1 175.7 169.7 104% 6.61 Year to date 6655.3 6685.5 100% 10/8 169.5 10/15 170.9 *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: 06-Oct-22 12:02 PM C BK