The complex of fairs focused on livestock production, which was to be held in September 2025 at the Brno Exhibition Centre, will not take place for preventive reasons related to foot-and-mouth disease. The ANIMAL TECH fair and the National Livestock Show will be moved to 12-15 April 2026, when they will be combined with other agricultural and forestry events into one large-scale trade fair. BVV Trade Fairs Brno has agreed on the shift with the Czech-Moravian Breeders' Society and other professional partners.
The originally planned spring date was postponed due to the risk of spreading a viral disease threatening the health of livestock. The organisers hoped that the autumn period would bring stable conditions for the fair. However, current developments show that holding the fair would still pose too high a risk. "Given the sensitivity of the whole situation, we have chosen the path of maximum caution. We want to maintain the high standard of the event and, above all, protect the animals and breeds that are an integral part of it," said Jan Kubata, CEO of BVV Trade Fairs Brno.
"The health and safety of livestock are always our top priority. Given the continuing uncertainty, we consider the postponement of the deadline to be the most responsible solution possible. We believe that next year's show will take place in conditions that will be safe for everyone involved," said Josef Kučera, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Czech-Moravian Breeders' Society.
In 2026, a unique agricultural complex linking livestock and crop production will be built at the exhibition centre. In addition to expert presentations and technological innovations, it will offer space for discussions on current challenges in agriculture and sharing experiences across professional groups. The event will have a four-day format that reflects the needs of exhibitors and visitors. The compact length will allow for a greater concentration of professional activities as well as a more cost-effective use of participation costs.
Agricultural fairs will also expand their accompanying programme. The focus will be on current topics - from innovative solutions to digitalisation to sustainability issues. Practical technology demonstrations will be given much more space, not only in the halls but also in outdoor areas. These will allow a realistic presentation of agricultural technology in action and a better connection with practice. The aim is to create a dynamic environment that reflects the real needs of farmers.
Gamekeeping and hunting have a long history both in the Czech Republic and abroad, and this tradition continues to the present time.
As part of the National Gamekeeping Show, the development of gamekeeping, breeding and hunting, and protection of wildlife and its environment will be presented. The National Gamekeeping Show presents both to professionals and the general public a broad range of gamekeeping and hunting supplies, including an exhibition of hunting trophies, both from Czech and foreign hunting grounds, accompanied by an exhibition of hunters’ uniforms. It also features an exhibition of hunting guns, ammunition and optical systems. The exhibition is complemented by forestry education, with emphasis on the education of children in the relation to the nature.
Last but not least, the exhibition is also dedicated to cynologists. The National Gamekeeping Show will be held in 2025.
