NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Mar 13, 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 2/1 171.5 172.0 100% 6.52 2/8 171.0 174.4 98% 6.46 2/15 168.8 174.6 97% 6.55 2/22 164.6 173.0 95% 6.49 3/1 171.0 169.9 101% 6.59 3/8 168.0 167.5 100% 6.43 Year to date 1649.2 1668.0 99% 3/15 166.7 3/22 167.6 *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: 13-Mar-25 11:45 AM C BRM