NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Mar 28, 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 2/17 166.2 170.0 98% 6.46 2/24 165.8 167.6 99% 6.43 3/2 165.2 166.0 100% 6.45 3/9 166.5 167.5 99% 6.43 3/16 162.5 166.8 97% 6.41 3/23 163.9 166.0 99% 6.44 Year to date 1960.1 1981.3 99% 3/30 166.0 4/6 166.2 *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-Mar-24 07:53 AM C AA