USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 09/18 11:01

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Sep 18, 2025          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
              8/9      173.9           170.5            102%    6.59
             8/16      172.7           171.0            101%    6.55
             8/23      175.5           170.6            103%    6.60
             8/30      179.8           170.1            106%    6.65
              9/6      163.1           169.9             96%    6.76
             9/13      176.5           168.8            105%    6.80
Year to date          6238.9          6213.1            100%
             9/20                      168.4
             9/27                      168.7

*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: 18-Sep-25 11:45 AM C BRM

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