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Farm shows go ahead despite ban Farm shows go ahead despite ban
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Two of Wales's top agricultural shows are to open on Tuesday, despite restrictions imposed after the foot-and-mouth outbreak in England.Two of Wales's top agricultural shows are to open on Tuesday, despite restrictions imposed after the foot-and-mouth outbreak in England.
The two-day Anglesey Show and three-day Pembrokeshire Show are going ahead, but without class competitions for cattle, sheep, pigs or goats. The two-day Anglesey Show and the three-day Pembrokeshire Show are going ahead, but without class competitions for cattle, sheep, pigs or goats.
A ban on animal movements was relaxed in Wales at the weekend but they still cannot attend agricultural events. A ban on animal movements was relaxed in Wales at the weekend but they cannot be taken to agricultural events.
Farmers' leaders want a timetable on further easing of the movements ban. Farmers' leaders now want a timetable on further easing of the movements ban.
The two shows are considered to be second only to the Royal Welsh which was held before the first case of foot-and-mouth was discovered in Surrey.The two shows are considered to be second only to the Royal Welsh which was held before the first case of foot-and-mouth was discovered in Surrey.
Because of the general ban on the movement of animals which came into force 11 days ago, both Welsh shows taking place this week have had to cancel classes for all cloven hoofed animals. The ban on cattle movement has eased but not enough for shows
Because of the general ban on the movement of animals which came into force 11 days ago, both shows taking place this week have had to cancel classes for all cloven hoofed animals.
However, the farm animals now can be moved for welfare reasons or be taken straight from to the abattoir.However, the farm animals now can be moved for welfare reasons or be taken straight from to the abattoir.
Disinfectant mats have been placed at all the entrances to the Anglesey Show as a disease prevention measure.Disinfectant mats have been placed at all the entrances to the Anglesey Show as a disease prevention measure.
The ban on cattle movement has eased but not enough for shows Organisers held an emergency meeting a week ago and decided to go ahead with the show despite the UK-wide restrictions.
Organisers held an emergency meeting a week ago and decided to go ahead with the show despite the UK-wide restrictions in place.
Show president Islwyn Humphreys said: "Cancelling the whole show was never an option.Show president Islwyn Humphreys said: "Cancelling the whole show was never an option.
We think we'll probably lose about £25,000 which includes the costs we've already incurred and also returning competing fees to exhibitors who are now not able to come to the show Anglesey show organiser Aled Hughes
"We have so many other attractions including over a 1,000 horses, 350 trade stands and an horticultural marquee full of produce.""We have so many other attractions including over a 1,000 horses, 350 trade stands and an horticultural marquee full of produce."
The show usually attracts up to 30,000 visitors on both days, but is still expected to lose money as a result of the enforced changes this year.The show usually attracts up to 30,000 visitors on both days, but is still expected to lose money as a result of the enforced changes this year.
Show Organiser Aled Hughes said: "We think we'll probably lose about £25,000 which includes the costs we've already incurred... and also returning competing fees to exhibitors who are now not able to come to the show." Show Organiser Aled Hughes said: "We think we'll probably lose about £25,000 which includes the costs we've already incurred and also returning competing fees to exhibitors who are now not able to come to the show."
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones is visiting the Anglesey Show on Tuesday and will pay a visit to the Pembrokeshire, Lampeter and Gors Goch shows later in the week.Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones is visiting the Anglesey Show on Tuesday and will pay a visit to the Pembrokeshire, Lampeter and Gors Goch shows later in the week.
She said: "Many of our rural economies rely on the success of shows like these and it is so important that people come out and support them.She said: "Many of our rural economies rely on the success of shows like these and it is so important that people come out and support them.
'Vigilant'
"The shows are a great day out and are the perfect way to entertain the family as the school holidays draw to a close. There is still so much to see and do."The shows are a great day out and are the perfect way to entertain the family as the school holidays draw to a close. There is still so much to see and do.
"I must stress that it remains vital that farmers continue to be vigilant and maintain strict biosecurity.""I must stress that it remains vital that farmers continue to be vigilant and maintain strict biosecurity."
During in the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak which spread to Wales, major events were cancelled including the Anglesey Show and the Royal Welsh.During in the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak which spread to Wales, major events were cancelled including the Anglesey Show and the Royal Welsh.