USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 04/30 11:31

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Apr 30, 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
             3/21      172.3           171.4            101%    6.49
             3/28      170.6           171.6             99%    6.46
              4/4      170.2           171.0            100%    6.51
             4/11      173.3           170.1            102%    6.50
             4/18      170.8           169.0            101%    6.58
             4/25      172.9           170.0            102%    6.58
Year to date          2921.0          2888.8            101%
              5/2                      171.2
              5/9                      171.4

*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: 30-Apr-26 12:05 PM C NBS

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