required report public distribution date 9 19 2006 gain number rp6043 philippines livestock and products annual approved by emiko purdy fas manila prepared pia abuel ang highlights despite reported sporadic animal disease outbreaks hog production is still forecast to expand in due an increase the of breeding stock imported last year as well a large rise live births however decline continuing importation cattle are expected limit growth philippine industry ensuing high retail price red meats low purchasing power consumers will likely result decrease meat consumption shift other lower priced protein substitutes includes psd changes yes trade matrix rp1 rp usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page 15 unclassified executive summary