NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 21, 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 7/12 174.6 169.1 103% 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 8/9 173.9 170.5 102% 6.59 8/16 172.7 171.0 101% 6.55 Year to date 5544.0 5533.7 100% 8/23 170.6 8/30 170.1 *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: 21-Aug-25 10:59 AM C NBS