NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Mar 23, 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 2/11 168.1 168.9 100% 6.33 2/18 167.9 168.2 100% 6.36 2/25 168.0 168.1 100% 6.48 3/4 166.4 167.9 99% 6.31 3/11 166.5 168.0 99% 6.25 3/18 166.5 166.4 100% 6.35 Year to date 1841.1 1836.1 100% 3/25 166.5 4/1 166.5 *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-Mar-23 10:22 AM C SMC