USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - April 25, 2024
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Des Moines, IA Thu. Apr 25, 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
3/16 162.5 166.8 97% 6.41
3/23 163.9 166.0 99% 6.44
3/30 162.9 166.0 98% 6.36
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
Year to date 2613.9 2646.3 99%
4/27 168.0
5/4 168.1
*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: 25-Apr-24 10:35 AM C AA
