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Index signals expansion in industry, which is good for red meat demand.

Market reaction should be fairly muted.

U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on Sept. 1, 2012 was 67.5 million head; up slightly from same time last year and up 3 percent from June.

Pork producers are expected to continue to suffer very large losses after already operating in the red for the last six months.

Says move is supported by HSUS.

Report shows retailers have not yet begun buying hams aggressively for Easter features.

Rise in index positive for meat demand.

Hog production returned to profitability in 2011, but producers remain cautious about the future.

The decline was driven by sharp falls in international prices of cereals, sugar and oils.

Beef exports also strong in November.