NW_PY016 Atlanta, GA Wed. Apr 24, 2024 USDA Market News MISC. POULTRY: Weekly Estimated Slaughter of U.S. Broiler/Fryers and Fowl (Wed) Week ending 27-Apr-24 Current Week Previous Week 04/27/24 (1) 04/20/24 Class ---------- Thousand head --------- Broiler/fryer 155,777 (2) 154,063 Light hens 756 693 Heavy hens 1,706 1,646 Total 158,239 156,402 (1)ESTIMATED (2)The estimated number of broiler-fryers available for slaughter the week ending 27-Apr-24 is 168.0 million head compared to 167.8 million head slaughtered the same week last year. The estimated U.S. slaughter this week is 156.1 million head or -11.9 million less than estimated available. For the week of 04-May-24 the estimated available is 168.1 million head. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News Atlanta, GA 404-562-5850 email: Atlanta.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 24-Apr-24 11:45 AM C JG