Broiler/Fryer: Weekly Estimated US Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison
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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Aug 06, 2020          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
             6/27      166.8           150.1            111%    6.36
              7/4      149.6           152.4             98%    6.15
             7/11      167.2           156.3            107%    6.29
             7/18      164.1           158.4            104%    6.11
             7/25      166.0           163.6            101%    6.16
              8/1      167.9           165.6            101%    6.25
Year to date          5134.1          5153.5            100%
              8/8                      168.1
             8/15                      170.0

*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: 06-Aug-20 10:41 AM C MP