USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 05/22 20:20

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. May 22, 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
             4/12      169.2           166.8            101%    6.48
             4/19      167.5           166.8            100%    6.50
             4/26      167.5           167.1            100%    6.58
              5/3      168.5           166.6            101%    6.55
             5/10      170.8           167.5            102%    6.56
             5/17      170.7           167.5            102%    6.59
Year to date          3337.4          3340.3            100%
             5/24                      167.3
             5/31                      167.2

*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: 22-May-25 10:52 AM C NBS

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