NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 26, 2024 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 11/16 172.0 172.2 100% 6.55 11/23 171.7 171.0 100% 6.57 11/30 129.2 167.2 77% 6.59 12/7 170.3 165.7 103% 6.53 12/14 168.7 169.1 100% 6.56 12/21 172.2 167.6 103% 6.55 Year to date 8473.9 8598.1 99% 12/28 165.8 1/4 166.1 *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: 26-Dec-24 12:08 PM C AA