NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jan 26, 2023 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 12/17 172.2 169.4 102% 6.53 12/24 162.8 166.2 98% 6.49 12/31 141.9 165.8 86% 6.40 1/7 164.1 166.4 99% 6.49 1/14 174.2 165.0 106% 6.38 1/21 162.0 163.6 99% 6.35 Year to date 500.3 495.0 101% 1/28 165.1 2/4 168.5 *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: 26-Jan-23 10:58 AM C BK