NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Jun 23, 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 5/14 167.1 166.5 100% 6.34 5/21 168.7 166.9 101% 6.32 5/28 170.5 167.4 102% 6.34 6/4 152.7 167.3 91% 6.32 6/11 170.1 167.6 101% 6.37 6/18 165.5 168.0 99% 6.39 Year to date 4130.1 4143.7 100% 6/25 167.8 7/2 167.5 *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: 23-Jun-22 09:36 AM C BK