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Food systems are increasingly under threat, with climate, biological, economic or policy shocks and stressors occurring at an increasing frequency and scale. Their complex and fragile nature has become even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic review of news articles published globally between December 2019 and April 2020 was conducted to describe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the chicken meat system and to identify key vulnerabilities and intervention points to build resilience. Most of the impacts identified were caused by a combination of the different mitigation measures implemented by the system actors such as movement restrictions rather than by the direct effects of the virus, thereby demonstrating the importance of interconnections and coordination in the system. Social media were found to have played a crucial role in amplifying, mitigating or mediating the impact of the pandemic. The findings highlight the importance of adopting a holistic approach that integrates the multiple dimensions of food systems for effective responses to systemic shocks.
Lorraine Chapot; Louise Whatford; Polly Compston; Mehroosh Tak; Soledad Cuevas; Maria Garza; Houda Bennani; Hassaan Bin Aslam; Mathew Hennessey; Georgina Limon; Kevin Queenan; Guillaume Fournié; Nikolaos Dadios; Barbara Häsler. A Global Media Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chicken Meat Food Systems: Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities for Building Resilience. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9435 .
AMA StyleLorraine Chapot, Louise Whatford, Polly Compston, Mehroosh Tak, Soledad Cuevas, Maria Garza, Houda Bennani, Hassaan Bin Aslam, Mathew Hennessey, Georgina Limon, Kevin Queenan, Guillaume Fournié, Nikolaos Dadios, Barbara Häsler. A Global Media Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chicken Meat Food Systems: Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities for Building Resilience. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9435.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLorraine Chapot; Louise Whatford; Polly Compston; Mehroosh Tak; Soledad Cuevas; Maria Garza; Houda Bennani; Hassaan Bin Aslam; Mathew Hennessey; Georgina Limon; Kevin Queenan; Guillaume Fournié; Nikolaos Dadios; Barbara Häsler. 2021. "A Global Media Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chicken Meat Food Systems: Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities for Building Resilience." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9435.
The chicken industry of Pakistan is a major livestock sub-sector, playing a pivotal role in economic growth and rural development. This study aimed to characterize and map the structure of broiler and layer production systems, associated value chains, and chicken disease management in Pakistan. Qualitative data were collected in 23 key informant interviews and one focus group discussion on the types of production systems, inputs, outputs, value addition, market dynamics, and disease management. Quantitative data on proportions of commodity flows were also obtained. Value chain maps were generated to illustrate stakeholder groups and their linkages, as well as flows of birds and products. Thematic analysis was conducted to explain the functionality of the processes, governance, and disease management. Major chicken production systems were: (1) Environmentally controlled production (97–98%) and (2) Open-sided house production (2–3%). Broiler management systems were classified as (I) Independent broiler production; (II) Partially integrated broiler production; and (III) Fully integrated broiler production, accounting for 65–75, 15–20, and 10–15% of commercial broiler meat supply, respectively. The management systems for layers were classified as (I) Partially integrated layer production and (II) Independent layer production, accounting for 10 and 80–85% in the egg production, respectively. The share of backyard birds for meat and eggs was 10–15%. Independent, and integrated systems for chicken production could be categorized in terms of value chain management, dominance of actors, type of finished product and target customers involved. Integrated systems predominantly targeted high-income customers and used formal infrastructure. Numerous informal chains were identified in independent and some partially integrated systems, with middlemen playing a key role in the distribution of finished birds and eggs. Structural deficiencies in terms of poor farm management, lack of regulations for ensuring good farming practices and price fixing of products were key themes identified. Both private and public stakeholders were found to have essential roles in passive disease surveillance, strategy development and provision of health consultancies. This study provides a foundation for policy-makers and stakeholders to investigate disease transmission, its impact and control and the structural deficiencies identified could inform interventions to improve performance of the poultry sector in Pakistan.
Hassaan Bin Aslam; Pablo Alarcon; Tahir Yaqub; Munir Iqbal; Barbara Haesler. A Value Chain Approach to Characterize the Chicken Sub-sector in Pakistan. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2020, 7, 361 .
AMA StyleHassaan Bin Aslam, Pablo Alarcon, Tahir Yaqub, Munir Iqbal, Barbara Haesler. A Value Chain Approach to Characterize the Chicken Sub-sector in Pakistan. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2020; 7 ():361.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHassaan Bin Aslam; Pablo Alarcon; Tahir Yaqub; Munir Iqbal; Barbara Haesler. 2020. "A Value Chain Approach to Characterize the Chicken Sub-sector in Pakistan." Frontiers in Veterinary Science 7, no. : 361.