Of medieval origin, livestock fairs were for centuries an opportunity for meeting, exchanging and trading that marked the beginning and end of the agricultural season for the peasant world. Primarily intended for the buying and selling of cattle and horses, they often also featured small animals and handcrafted products. During the 21st century, with the changing socioeconomic conditions and the advent of new agricultural practices, these traditional events underwent a rapid and inevitable decline, to the point of being reduced to simple public exhibitions of some livestock. Similarly, modern poultry and rabbit shows are dedicated to the display and evaluation of various poultry and rabbit breeds. Compared to ancient livestock fairs, these events are organized primarily to allow breeders, enthusiasts and the public to admire the different breeds, share knowledge, participate in competitions and, only marginally, for the trade and sale of equipment, feed and accessories related to poultry and rabbit farming.