USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 01/02 08:01

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Jan 01, 2026          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
            11/22      175.0           166.1            105%    6.61
            11/29      134.0           165.2             81%    6.58
             12/6      175.5           166.1            106%    6.64
            12/13      173.6           165.2            105%    6.61
            12/20      177.1           162.9            109%    6.59
            12/27      128.8           161.9             80%    6.40
Year to date          8782.6          8721.7            101%
              1/3                      164.3
             1/10                      166.8

*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: 01-Jan-26 08:43 AM C NBS

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