NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 01, 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 7/23 171.7 169.1 102% 6.40 7/30 170.0 169.2 100% 6.42 8/6 173.6 170.3 102% 6.34 8/13 172.7 170.8 101% 6.39 8/20 173.1 170.5 102% 6.44 8/27 172.9 170.8 101% 6.44 Year to date 5831.2 5836.2 100% 9/3 170.4 9/10 169.6 *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: 01-Sep-22 11:29 AM C BK