Control the production capacity of sows and secondary fattening? Insiders: Leading companies have received notices that are beneficial for the healthy development of the industry.

This morning, there was market news that the industry received notifications from relevant departments to temporarily suspend the expansion of sow production capacity and second-stage fattening. Reporters confirmed with multiple sources yesterday morning that several leading pig companies received requests from relevant departments to suspend the expansion of sow production capacity and to control the slaughter weight to around 120 kilograms. A company official told reporters, "This meeting mainly involves the suspension of sow production capacity expansion, control of slaughter weight, and second-stage fattening regulation, with relevant departments requiring leading companies to stabilize prices together." Several companies have already banned the sale of second-stage fattening, among which, an official from Muyuan Group stated, "Based on current internal and external circumstances, the company has decided not to sell commercial pigs to second-stage fattening customers. Please refer to official documents for specific information on relevant department policies." This adjustment of sow production capacity and second-stage fattening may be related to the downturn in the pig industry, as pig prices have been falling continuously since reaching a peak in August 2024, currently dropping to around 14 yuan per kilogram, leading to a significant reduction in breeding profits.