NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. May 16, 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 4/6 166.3 165.5 100% 6.14 4/13 166.4 165.6 100% 6.17 4/20 160.6 166.2 97% 6.13 4/27 160.1 165.9 97% 6.20 5/4 166.1 165.8 100% 6.30 5/11 166.4 168.4 99% 6.25 Year to date 3096.3 3111.1 100% 5/18 167.3 5/25 166.9 *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: 16-May-19 10:28 AM C MP