USDA Estimated Fryer Slaughter 12/04 10:26

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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Dec 04, 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
            10/25      174.8           169.3            103%    6.71
             11/1      174.9           169.9            103%    6.45
             11/8      176.9           170.2            104%    6.65
            11/15      173.9           169.7            102%    6.71
            11/22      175.0           167.2            105%    6.61
            11/29      134.0           165.2             81%    6.58
Year to date          8127.6          6884.1            118%
             12/6                      165.2
            12/13                      164.6

*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: 04-Dec-25 11:16 AM C NBS

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