The National Livestock Show and Food Festival featured a varied collection of endemic and exotic animals, pet birds and ornamental fishes. Photo: C.Ratheesh Kumar
Elephants lined up for the Gajamela organised in connection with the National Livestock Show and Food Festival in Thiruvananthapuram. Photo: S. Mahinsha
Livestock breeds from other states, local cows, and imported breeds were featured in the show. Photo: C. Ratheesh Kumar
Different varieties of broiler and egg laying birds, turkey, quail, emu, duck, guinea hens and ornamental birds were also among the exhibits. Photo: C. Ratheesh Kumar
Jamanapari, a goat from Uttar Pradesh, is one of the attractions of the show along with different varieties of goats like the Attapadi Black, Malabari and the Australian Boer. Photo: C. Ratheesh Kumar
Kerala Animal Husbandry Minister C.Divakaran feeds an elephant at The Gajamela. An aquarium show, dog show and equestrian performance were also lined up in the event. Photo: S. Mahinsha
The five day event was organised by the departments of Food, Animal Husbandry and Consumer Affairs at the Kanakakunnu Palace grounds. Photo:C.Ratheesh kumar
Rare breeds of cattle from all over the country, different varieties of goats and threatened species of livestock were also showcased. Photo:C.Ratheesh Kumar