Broiler/Fryer: Weekly Estimated US Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison
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Des Moines, IA          Thu. Nov 26, 2020          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
            10/17      170.5           166.1            103%    6.45
            10/24      169.4           167.1            101%    6.40
            10/31      168.4           167.5            101%    6.32
             11/7      172.1           167.9            103%    6.34
            11/14      168.8           167.7            101%    6.35
            11/21      165.1           165.1            100%    6.32
Year to date          7844.2          7837.5            100%
            11/28                      162.6
             12/5                      160.6

*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: 26-Nov-20 09:53 AM C MP