vv 063 Citation: Jan MN, Rajput N, Irfan W, Abbas R (2023) Review on consequences of COVID-19 outbreak on the poultry sector. Int J Vet Sci Res 9(3): 063-069. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ijvsr.000139 https://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ijvsr DOI: 2640-7604 ISSN: LIFE SCIENCES GROUP Abstract Poultry production, health, and immunity are some of the factors that can encounter upcoming poultry sector growth. Consumer confidence, quality of product and safety and type of product, and the diseases, which are emerging and re-emerging will be continuing to be the main challenges to the present situations and the industry’s strategic future. Zoonotic and foodborne infections and diseases are firmly associated with the poultry industry. Elimination, control of zoonotic diseases, eradication, and foodborne pathogens present a key challenge to the industry of poultry. Furthermore, the hazards to public health by consuming food with higher residues of antibiotics will stay a life-threatening concern. Poultry production theory explained here in a short review not only be restricted to overlook control of the disease. Somewhat, this will also include the interconnection of animal immunity, health, and welfare. It is important to keep in view that chicken is not prone to intra-nasal infections by COVID-19 (SARS- CoV-2) pathogen. However, the pandemic of COVID-19 will be affecting the consumption of poultry, transportation, and the economy of poultry farming. This will also draw attention to its, social dimension, economy, ethics, and the sustenance of the achievement of the highest ecological safety. This review aims to explore these main tasks in detail, ensuring the industry’s sustainable growth and ecological safety. Chain partners need to be more involved in present and future planning to fulfill human demand. Review Article Review on consequences of COVID-19 outbreak on the poultry sector Muhammad Naeem Jan 1,2 *, Nasir Rajput 1 , Waja Irfan 1,2 and Rahat Abbas 1 1 Department of Poultry Husbandry, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan 2 Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Pakistan Received: 21 July, 2023 Accepted: 14 August, 2023 Published: 16 August, 2023 *Corresponding author: Muhammad Naeem Jan, Veterinary Officer, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Pakistan, Tel: +92-321- 7833714, +92-333-7833714; E-mail: mustang1275@gmail.com ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7826-7993 Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Poultry diseases; Disease control; Consumer protection; Biosecurity; Food safety Copyright License: © 2023 Jan MN, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. https://www.peertechzpublications.org production, quality of products, and reasonable cost of production have been the current key goals of the industry of poultry. Henceforth, human welfare necessities, and meeting per capita consumption, goal-oriented and continuous efficient health care for the spread of disease, control, and reduce the applications of antibiotics [1]. These activities will consist of the launching of strategies to control the disease which are infectious, face continuous fluctuations in social and political situations, address perceptions of consumers regarding the welfare of animals, and ensure the security and safety of foods and ecological security problems. Furthermore, the constant rise in the feedstuff cost and thus foods and feeds remain noticeable problems [2]. The occurrence of novel and unanticipated infections and new legislation in some nations will also persist as important problems. Background The poultry industry is an important component of the global food system, with a significant contribution to the economy and the livelihoods of millions of people. However, poultry production is also faced with numerous challenges such as diseases, food safety concerns, and environmental impact. In recent times, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant disruptions to the poultry industry with an impact on trade, transportation, and consumption. In order to address these challenges and ensure a sustainable future for the poultry sector, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of poultry production theory. This theory encompasses several factors such as animal health and immunity, disease control, welfare, and environmental sustainability, among others. Control of diseases, higher