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USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 08/27 10:21
08/27/2026 | 10:21 am CDT

USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 08/27 10:21

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Aug 27, 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
             7/18      174.1           173.3            100%    6.63
             7/25      175.1           172.9            101%    6.49
              8/1      174.6           173.3            101%    6.42
              8/8      174.8           173.7            101%    6.48
             8/15      174.9           173.6            101%    6.54
             8/22      176.1           172.8            102%    6.45
Year to date          5868.9          5824.7            101%
             8/29                      171.7
              9/5                      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: 27-Aug-26 11:03 AM C NBS

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