Press Releases 2008

25 June 2008

Royal Show to remain in Bluetongue Surveillance Zone

Due to the Royal Showground remaining in a bluetongue surveillance zone which is not expected to change before the start of the Show on Thursday 3rd July 2008, only livestock from within the surveillance zone or those animals that are vaccinated and blood tested, in accordance with DEFRA regulations, may attend.

Livestock entries will be far lower than usual, but classes will run to an amended schedule. All other aspects of the show will remain unaffected by this decision.

We appreciate the support of all our exhibitors and visitors.

For further information on movement restrictions, please refer to DEFRA or your local animal health office.

Full details on the Royal Show can be found on www.royalshow.org.uk.

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Notes to Editors

Statement issued by Julie Bublaitis, Marketing Assistant, Royal Show.
Email: julieb@rase.org.uk

If you require further information, please contact:-

Denis Chamberlain, Marketing & Communications Director: 07860 680800

Simon Frere-Cook, Royal Show Director: 02476 858 282

The Royal Agricultural Society of England, organisers of the Royal Show play a leading role in the development of British agriculture and a vibrant rural economy through the uptake of good science, the promotion of best practice and a coordinated, impartial approach to wide-ranging rural issues (see www.rase.org.uk).