NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 03, 2020 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 10/24 169.4 167.1 101% 6.40 10/31 168.4 167.5 101% 6.32 11/7 172.1 167.9 103% 6.34 11/14 168.8 167.7 101% 6.35 11/21 165.1 165.1 100% 6.32 11/28 135.4 162.6 83% 6.20 Year to date 7979.6 8000.1 100% 12/5 160.6 12/12 161.1 *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-Dec-20 10:43 AM C BK