NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. May 21, 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 4/11 157.0 171.9 91% 6.23 4/18 151.5 172.0 88% 6.21 4/25 157.9 171.4 92% 6.30 5/2 164.0 170.3 96% 6.28 5/9 164.9 170.2 97% 6.37 5/16 162.5 171.7 95% 6.42 Year to date 3348.6 3385.1 99% 5/23 171.6 5/30 169.5 *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: 21-May-20 06:49 AM C BK