NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jul 18, 2019 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 6/8 171.0 168.5 101% 6.16 6/15 170.9 168.4 101% 6.16 6/22 171.7 168.4 102% 6.27 6/29 178.5 169.3 105% 6.20 7/6 154.3 171.0 90% 6.20 7/13 173.9 171.2 102% 6.27 Year to date 4609.9 4630.3 100% 7/20 170.4 7/27 170.5 *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: 18-Jul-19 09:57 AM C MP