No cattle classes to be held at Royal Ulster Winter Fair

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society has made the announcement due to the ongoing risk and uncertainty regarding bluetongue in Northern Ireland

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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No cattle classes to be held at Royal Ulster Winter Fair

There will be no cattle classes held at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair this week, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has confirmed due to the current situation with bluetongue in Northern Ireland....

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