Prepared pork revenues increased on higher tonnage at lower average prices. decreased 13.3 percent from the second quarter 2008. the second quarter increased 45.1 percent from the second quarter 2008. distribution channels since June 30 , 2008. build up our Zhongpin brand recognition in the market. coming quarters to increase our gross profit margin. percent in the second quarter 2009 from 4.0 percent in the second quarter 2008 . $ 0.6 million increase in salary expense due to the expansion of our business. increase of $ 26.4 million in long-term bank loans. million ( about $ 1.2 million ) , which resulted in a gain of about $ 0.7 million. plant to meet new environmental requirements. second quarter 2008 was due to our higher revenue from prepared pork products. million , and net cash provided from financing activities was $ 28.3 million. depreciation expense due to higher property , plant , and equipment in service. strengthen our market position and accelerate our growth .