Broiler/Fryer: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thu)

NW_PY002Des Moines, IA Thu. Oct 06, 2022 USDA Market NewsBROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 01-Oct-22(Preliminary) ---------------------------Thousands-------------------------- A B C D 4.25 lbs 4.26 - 6.26 - 7.76 lbs & down 6.25 lbs 7.75 lbs & up TotalHead 22,912 50,239 51,857 48,594 173,602Avg Live Wgt 3.50 4.91 7.11 9.29 6.61% of total /1 13% 29% 30% 28% 100%ComparisonsLast week 22,219 49,305 50,354 52,672 174,550Avg Live Wgt 3.74 5.04 6.82 9.04 6.60% of total /1 13% 28% 29% 30% 100%Year Ago 2/ 30,005 42,918 46,861 48,714 168,498Avg Live Wgt 3.67 4.89 6.87 9.02 6.42% of total /1 18% 25% 28% 29% 100%To date/2022* 1,184,076 1,818,748 1,979,018 1,630,677 6,612,519To date/2021* 1,271,758 1,700,150 1,847,038 1,668,193 6,487,139% Change YTD -7% 7% 7% -2% 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-grainPrepared: 06-Oct-22 12:02 PM C BK