Abstract

The results of the study show that for the BLPS, a single replicate of the current master sample, allows the generation of national level estimates of adequate precision. In some cases, the design permits the generation of precise estimates at the regional level and in a few cases even at the provincial levels. For some cases, however, (e.g., Nueva Ecija and Tarlac), estimates do not have adequate precision. It was discovered that current weaknesses are a result of lack of resources to update the frame, and the need to re-design the survey to incorporate the changes in the structure of livestock in the country. The results showed that the resource requirements in redesigning the survey to generation of provincial level estimates of adequate precision are large and is not feasible given the level of resources available. It may be more tenable to treat the BLPS as a module of an integrated master sample design for agriculture. Another component of the study involves updating and finalizing the definition, concepts and parameters of livestock and poultry statistics handbook.