Pakistan Poultry Association (Northern Region) Vice-Chairman Ch Fargham, raising his serious concern over the rumours of coronavirus in chicken, has strongly condemned the baseless propaganda against the poultry products, saying the rumours are totally fake and baseless.
In a press briefing, he said that the coronavirus has not been reported in any chicken product in any part of the country. Besides, poultry has not been reported to be linked in transmission of virus to human so far in any part of the world, he added.
Ch Fargham further said that a misleading rumour was being circulated on social media regarding the presence of novel coronavirus in chicken with the warning to general public to avoid use of chicken meat.
In this regard, Ministry of National Food Security & Research (Livestock Wing), Government of Pakistan and Poultry Research Institute Punjab has also refuted this baseless, through official notifications, which have already been published in national media.
Therefore, chicken meat is healthy, nutritious and safe for the consumers. The chicken lovers may continue to consume chicken meat without any fear, he said.
Ch Fargham pointed out that poultry sector is one of the most organized sectors of the agro-based industry of Pakistan.
The poultry sector has been serving the nation since 1962 and providing affordable poultry products to the masses to fulfill the requirements of animal protein. Poultry at present contributes 40% of the total meat consumption and generates employment and income for thousands of people.
