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Des Moines, IA          Thu. May 16, 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
              4/6      162.7           166.2             98%    6.45
             4/13      164.1           165.8             99%    6.44
             4/20      164.1           167.0             98%    6.49
             4/27      165.7           168.0             99%    6.48
              5/4      168.3           168.1            100%    6.53
             5/11      166.1           168.8             98%    6.48
Year to date          3114.0          3151.2             99%
             5/18                      168.9
             5/25                      168.5

*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: 16-May-24 10:46 AM C AA