USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 08/14 19:09

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Aug 14, 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
              7/5      145.3           168.8             86%    6.44
             7/12      174.6           169.1            103%    6.78
             7/19      174.0           168.8            103%    6.51
             7/26      172.1           169.8            101%    6.40
              8/2      173.8           170.3            102%    6.47
              8/9      173.9           170.5            102%    6.59
Year to date          5371.3          5362.7            100%
             8/16                      171.0
             8/23                      170.6

*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: 14-Aug-25 11:16 AM C NBS

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