NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 18, 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 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 9/6 163.1 169.9 96% 6.76 9/13 176.5 168.8 105% 6.80 Year to date 6238.9 6213.1 100% 9/20 168.4 9/27 168.7 *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: 18-Sep-25 11:45 AM C BRM