NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jun 03, 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 4/24 166.3 166.1 100% 6.32 5/1 165.6 167.9 99% 6.38 5/8 165.6 165.4 100% 6.38 5/15 165.7 165.5 100% 6.41 5/22 170.7 167.9 102% 6.29 5/29 167.6 167.6 100% 6.40 Year to date 3605.7 3646.6 99% 6/5 167.5 6/12 167.7 *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: 03-Jun-21 10:21 AM C MP