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| 'Mudbath' farming show called off | 'Mudbath' farming show called off |
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| The second day of one of Scotland's largest agricultural shows has been cancelled. | The second day of one of Scotland's largest agricultural shows has been cancelled. |
| Extremely heavy rain overnight led to mudbath conditions at the Turriff Show in Aberdeenshire. | Extremely heavy rain overnight led to mudbath conditions at the Turriff Show in Aberdeenshire. |
| The first day of the event went ahead without any sheep, cattle or goats due to restrictions which followed the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Surrey. | The first day of the event went ahead without any sheep, cattle or goats due to restrictions which followed the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Surrey. |
| First Minister Alex Salmond was among the visitors on Sunday as he stressed rural Scotland was "open for business". | First Minister Alex Salmond was among the visitors on Sunday as he stressed rural Scotland was "open for business". |
| A UK-wide ban on livestock movement was put in place after foot-and-mouth was discovered on a farm near Guildford. | A UK-wide ban on livestock movement was put in place after foot-and-mouth was discovered on a farm near Guildford. |
| Having the rain on top of the foot-and-mouth outbreak - it's justunbelievable Bruce FergusonShow secretary Support for Turriff event | |
| The Health and Safety Executive is examining whether a nearby laboratory complex could have been the source of the outbreak. | The Health and Safety Executive is examining whether a nearby laboratory complex could have been the source of the outbreak. |
| Despite the restrictions and the poor weather, there was a good turn-out for the Turriff Show on Sunday. | Despite the restrictions and the poor weather, there was a good turn-out for the Turriff Show on Sunday. |
| The two-day event usually attracts more than 40,000 visitors. | The two-day event usually attracts more than 40,000 visitors. |
| Now in its 143rd year, the show is organised by the Turriff District Agricultural Association. | Now in its 143rd year, the show is organised by the Turriff District Agricultural Association. |
| Show secretary Bruce Ferguson said: "We've had torrential rain overnight and most of the show field is under water. | |
| "We're slowly getting in touch with everyone to let them know the situation. | |
| "Having the rain on top of the foot-and-mouth outbreak - it's justunbelievable." | |
| The Scottish government has set up a foot-and-mouth helpline for farmers on 0845 1553366. | The Scottish government has set up a foot-and-mouth helpline for farmers on 0845 1553366. |