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Great Yorkshire Show launches cheating inquiry Great Yorkshire Show launches cheating inquiry
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A suspected case of cheating by exhibitors at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate has prompted an inquiry. A suspected case of cheating by an exhibitor at the Great Yorkshire Show is being investigated for the first time in the event's 155-year history.
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) said tests on two animals had suggested a substance against the society's rules had been used. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) said tests on two dairy animals had suggested a substance against the society's rules had been used.
It would not confirm what the substance was but said it was used to improve the appearance of animals.It would not confirm what the substance was but said it was used to improve the appearance of animals.
The YAS said the owners had been informed and further tests would be carried out. The YAS said the owners had been told and further tests would be carried out.
It added it was the first time in the show's 155-year history such an investigation had been launched.
'Investigation ongoing''Investigation ongoing'
Bill Cowling, honorary show director, said: "I don't want to disclose the exact thing we are investigating but it is something which would give the exhibitors and advantage by falsifying the appearance of the animal. Basically it is cheating.Bill Cowling, honorary show director, said: "I don't want to disclose the exact thing we are investigating but it is something which would give the exhibitors and advantage by falsifying the appearance of the animal. Basically it is cheating.
"The samples have been taken from the animals which will be analysed. It is something that takes days or weeks rather than hours so the investigation is ongoing.""The samples have been taken from the animals which will be analysed. It is something that takes days or weeks rather than hours so the investigation is ongoing."
Mr Cowling said anyone found to have used such a substance would be stripped of any prize money and might be barred from future events and competitions.Mr Cowling said anyone found to have used such a substance would be stripped of any prize money and might be barred from future events and competitions.
More than 8,000 animals participate in competitions at the three-day show which attracts around 130,000 visitors. More than 8,000 animals participate in competitions at the three-day show in Harrogate which attracts around 130,000 visitors.