NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 07, 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 6/28 178.5 168.1 106% 6.49 7/5 145.3 168.8 86% 6.44 7/12 174.6 169.1 103% 6.78 7/19 174.0 168.8 103% 6.51 7/26 172.1 169.8 101% 6.40 8/2 173.8 170.3 102% 6.47 Year to date 5197.4 5192.2 100% 8/9 170.5 8/16 171.0 *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: 07-Aug-25 12:28 PM C NBS