NW_PY002 Des Moines, IA Thu. Aug 21, 2025 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 16-Aug-25 (Preliminary) ---------------------------Thousands-------------------------- A B C D 4.25 lbs 4.26 - 6.26 - 7.76 lbs & down 6.25 lbs 7.75 lbs & up Total Head 25,558 47,850 49,644 47,560 170,612 Avg Live Wgt 3.95 5.03 6.99 9.02 6.55 % of total /1 15% 28% 29% 28% 100% Comparisons Last week 22,499 49,563 50,741 48,981 171,784 Avg Live Wgt 3.92 4.98 7.02 8.99 6.59 % of total /1 13% 29% 30% 29% 100% Year Ago 2/ 26,192 50,373 46,021 44,917 167,503 Avg Live Wgt 3.78 5.07 7.03 9.13 6.49 % of total /1 16% 30% 27% 27% 100% To date/2025* 855,394 1,575,806 1,468,211 1,580,736 5,480,147 To date/2024* 919,366 1,559,675 1,476,047 1,424,916 5,380,005 % Change YTD -7% 1% -1% 11% 2% /1 May not total to 100% due to rounding. /2 Comparable week. *Note: Year to-date totals reflect comparable time periods. Weight Class Description: (A) This size product is normally marketed bone-in into fast food and food service sectors and may include Cornish hens. (B) This size product is normally marketed into the retail grocery sector in tray pack or bagged forms. (C) This size product is normally marketed either into the retail grocery sector in tray pack and IQF form or is further processed and marketed into various sectors. (D) This size product is normally marketed deboned or as roasters or roasting chicken. 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