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More than 70,000 visitors support the success of FIGAN 2017

More than 70,000 visitors endorse the success of the last edition of the International Animal Production Fair (FIGAN), which has stood out for its professionalism and quality. With its closure, Feria de Zaragoza “ends the biennial cycle of agri-food fairs that represents the exhibition list of the most important primary sector in Europe and even the world”, said the President of the Government of Aragon, Javier Lambán.

Sommet de l’Elevage offered resistance to Bluetongue

When “the most important in Europe for livestock professionals encounter” closed, organizers smiled again thanks to a not so catastrophic that the announced result. In this year of 2015, welcomed 72,000 visitors came reflecting “only” a 17% attendance compared to the previous edition. “The worst happened,” said Fabrice Berthon, General Commissioner of the Sommet de l’Elevage. “Livestock is the essence of the show and the total absence due to Bluetongue (for the first time in 24 editions) is a real loss for our event. This situation should never happen again, “he said Berthon.