Impact of COVID-19 on the Supply Chain of Poultry Industry, Dairy & Livestock Industry in Bangladesh

Abstract

The study explores the effect of COVID-19 on the supply chain of the poultry and dairy industry of Bangladesh. Primary data was  collected from Chapia Upazila of Brahmanbaria, Kumarpur, and Badlagachi Upazila of Naogaon Zilla, Rajshahi. The study finds  diversity in the supply chains of these industries. To understand the supply chain of the above markets, a survey was conducted with  36 participants for each branch from three different districts. Descriptive statistics analysis was the key method for analyzing the data. While the hypothesis of the study claimed that a change in the supply chain of the poultry and livestock industry occurred due to  COVID-19, it was found that the poultry industry remains intact in the supply chain whereas changes are seen in the beef market. The  findings of the study also show that large farmers have faced tremendous amounts of pressure during this COVID-19 in both the  poultry and livestock industries.