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China's large pig breeders are continuing to expand herds despite mounting losses and debts. Industry sources say producers are selling below even efficient producers' costs for the first time in nearly a decade.
Persistent losses and heavy debt pressure could force herd liquidation, adding pork supply and weighing on hog prices and demand for feed ingredients.
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