USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 09/17 09:56

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Sep 17, 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
              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
             8/29      173.8           171.7            101%    6.49
              9/5      176.9           170.6            104%    6.49
             9/12      160.8           169.8             95%    6.57
Year to date          6380.4          6336.8            101%
             9/19                      169.9
             9/26                      170.9

*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: 17-Sep-26 10:09 AM C NBS

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