required report public distribution date 8 23 2006 gain number uy6004 uruguay livestock and products annual approved by robert hoff us embassy prepared maría julia balbi highlights s beef exports for 2007 are expected to increase 520 000 metric tons mt due stronger demand from export markets especially the mexico cattle remain stable as domestic prices will continue be high stocks forecast decrease 12 million head a large slaughter caused strong data included in this is not official usda available at http www fas gov psd includes changes yes trade matrix buenos aires ar1 uy table of contents section i situation outlook 3 4 production 5 consumption policy marketing 6 useful websites ii statistical tables projected marginally compared
