NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Mar 04, 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 1/23 166.3 160.3 104% 6.35 1/30 168.7 164.8 102% 6.36 2/6 170.0 168.3 101% 6.35 2/13 165.9 169.9 98% 6.35 2/20 97.1 167.3 58% 6.29 2/27 179.6 166.1 108% 6.46 Year to date 1429.9 1474.5 97% 3/6 168.7 3/13 168.8 *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: 04-Mar-21 09:59 AM C MP