NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 28, 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 8/19 171.4 169.3 101% 6.35 8/26 173.1 169.3 102% 6.32 9/2 174.4 168.8 103% 6.38 9/9 156.6 168.8 93% 6.41 9/16 171.9 167.6 103% 6.50 9/23 174.8 166.3 105% 6.47 Year to date 6331.7 6354.6 100% 9/30 167.3 10/7 168.1 *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: 28-Sep-23 08:43 AM C AA