NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 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 7/26 172.1 169.8 101% 6.40 8/2 173.8 170.3 102% 6.47 8/9 173.9 170.5 102% 6.59 8/16 172.7 171.0 101% 6.55 8/23 175.5 170.6 103% 6.60 8/30 179.8 170.1 106% 6.65 Year to date 5899.3 5874.4 100% 9/6 169.9 9/13 168.8 *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-Sep-25 12:14 PM C NBS