Group 1 - The slaughterhouse is modern and well-equipped, covering over 100 acres with an investment exceeding 100 million, featuring areas for livestock trading, inspection, and a comprehensive production workshop [1] - Despite its advanced technology, the slaughterhouse struggles with operational management and logistics due to a scattered customer base, leading to frequent minor issues [2] - The slaughterhouse's primary customers include local supermarkets and retail meat vendors, who typically place large orders, simplifying order processing [9] Group 2 - The production process involves detailed butchering, where a single cow can yield various cuts, with specific parts like the "吊龙" (Hanging Tender) being particularly scarce and valuable [6][10] - The slaughterhouse faces challenges in meeting customer demands due to the fixed yield of meat cuts per cow, leading to potential conflicts when multiple customers request the same high-demand cuts [10][11] - The operational dynamics reveal a tension between customer expectations and the slaughterhouse's capacity to fulfill orders, often resulting in last-minute adjustments and negotiations [15][20] Group 3 - The slaughterhouse operates under strict regulations, with recent updates to laws emphasizing centralized slaughtering and mandatory health inspections to combat illegal practices [23] - The market environment is characterized by a mix of formal and informal practices, where some vendors, like 王老板, navigate regulatory challenges while maintaining a facade of self-sufficiency [24] - The experience within the slaughterhouse highlights the complexities of the meat supply chain, where logistical issues and customer demands create a continuous cycle of operational stress [25][27]

Group 1 - The recent shift in the live pig market is attributed to a change in market sentiment following a period of price increases driven by "anti-involution" expectations, leading to a decline in both live pig futures prices and pork-related stocks [1] - On July 23, the main live pig futures contract peaked at 15,150 yuan/ton but fell to around 14,320 yuan/ton on July 24, marking a decline of over 2% [1] - The pork concept sector in the stock market saw a slight increase on July 24, but after a high opening on July 23, it closed lower, with a cumulative increase of 7.32% from July 1 to the present [1] Group 2 - Concerns about continuous growth in live pig production capacity are prevalent, despite the fact that pig farming has been profitable for 14 consecutive months, leading to a lack of willingness for proactive production cuts [1] - The average price of external three yuan live pigs was 14.4 yuan/kg on July 23, down 0.04 yuan/kg from the previous day, indicating slight price declines due to a combination of oversupply and weak demand [1] - The current market is characterized by a tug-of-war between "loose supply and weak demand," with factors such as high temperatures in the north accelerating slaughter and large-scale enterprises increasing output, resulting in short-term supply surges [1] Group 3 - The national regulatory actions have intensified, with a meeting held on July 23 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to discuss high-quality development in the live pig industry, involving major breeding and processing companies [2] - Since the second half of last year, various regulatory measures have been implemented, including a target to reduce the national breeding sow population by 1 million to 39.5 million [2] - The meeting in June set clear regulatory goals, marking the first significant capacity reduction plan since the African swine fever outbreak in 2019 [2] Group 4 - Despite the increasing regulatory policies, market expectations regarding their effectiveness remain cautious, as the existing profits reduce the motivation for companies to cut production [3] - Analysts have differing views on the market outlook, with some expecting a potential rebound in pig prices in the third quarter, while others predict increased supply and seasonal price fluctuations in the second half of the year [3]