The 49th International Small Animal Exhibition, organised by the Small Animal Breeders' Association 'Golub' Virovitica, has opened at the multifunctional Viroexpo hall in Virovitica. Over three days, visitors can view approximately 900 exhibition specimens.
The exhibition fund includes pigeons, poultry, rabbits, birds and guinea pigs, with expert judges assessing and awarding the best specimens in various categories. Long-standing president of the 'Golub' Virovitica Association, Željko Šerepac, greeted the attendees at the official opening ceremony.
Šerepac announced the preparation of a special publication to mark the Association's 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2027. During its operation, the Association has organised nine state exhibitions, four state exhibitions of Croatian breeds, three state exhibitions for young breeders and three exhibitions with a European designation.
Ivica Kralj, vice-president of the Croatian Union of Pigeon, Poultry, Rabbit, Bird and Guinea Pig Breeders, also addressed the gathering, highlighting the long-standing successful cooperation between breeders from Varaždin and Virovitica. Judging head Dražen Biličić emphasised that events like this exhibition allow breeders to compare breeding quality, exchange experiences and recognise opportunities for progress.
Virovitica Mayor Ivica Kirin has followed and supported the exhibition for more than two decades, while the honour of officially declaring the 49th exhibition open fell to Virovitica-Podravina County Mayor Igor Andrović. The exhibition opened on Saturday, 7 November, from 08:00 to 20:00, and will be open on Sunday, 8 November, from 07:00 to 14:00.
