NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. May 22, 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 4/12 169.2 166.8 101% 6.48 4/19 167.5 166.8 100% 6.50 4/26 167.5 167.1 100% 6.58 5/3 168.5 166.6 101% 6.55 5/10 170.8 167.5 102% 6.56 5/17 170.7 167.5 102% 6.59 Year to date 3337.4 3340.3 100% 5/24 167.3 5/31 167.2 *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: 22-May-25 10:52 AM C NBS