Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP

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EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 3-12043, Form S-8 No. 333-7498 and Form S-3 No. 333-84861) of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, and in the related Prospectuses, of our report dated November 4, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 27, 2003.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Dallas, Texas

November 14, 2003

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