PHOTO REPORT: VIV Asia 2013 through the lens

VIV Asia 2013 is under way in Bangkok, Thailand. Our editors are on the spot reporting on the event. Here is a glimpse of the show through the camera lens.

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Bangkok is once again the venue of VIV Asia 2013
The event, expecting to draw over 30,000 visitors, is held in the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).
The Thai are masters of making people feel welcome – so this edition of VIV Asia is no exception.
Welcoming happens in all sizes…
…and forms.
Erich Erber, CEO of Biomin, was chosen to be the Asian Poultry Personality of 2013
Sanya Theimsiri, Arbor Acres Thailand, won the Asian Poultry Breeding Award 2013
Mr Yukol Limlamthong, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, spoke to the gathered members of the press
The official opening of VIV Asia was performed by Mr Thongrai Sridama, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau; Mr Yukol Limlamthong; Mr David Heath MP, UK minister of state of Agriculture and Food; and Mr Gerard Leeuwenburgh, VNU Exhibitions
Companies are very strongly presented – a record number of 770, from 48 countries, including Aviagen…
Meyn (the Netherlands)…
Roxell (Belgium)…
Salmet…
Lohmann Tierzucht…
Merial Animal Health goes for a more classical approach…
Delacon (Austria)…
VDL Agrotech (the Netherlands)…
DSM (Switzerland)
Cobb (USA)…
and the United States pavilion
Time for a drink at Big Dutchman…
But for those really looking for something else, head to the Biomin booth for some table football
After all, there are six halls to be explored
So no wonder some decide to lie down for a bit
And don’t forget to visit the World Poultry booth (Hall 104, C083)