A TB outbreak in the area of the Dungarvan Show in Co. Waterford has forced the cancellation of the cattle classes at this year's event.

The event is set to take place on Sunday, July 12.

However, the organisers have confirmed on the show's website that the cattle classes will not take place.

The post on the show's website says: "Due to an outbreak of bovine TB in the surrounding area, the committee of Dungarvan Show have decided to cancel all cattle classes for this year.

"We regret having to make this decision as the cattle classes are an integral part of our show. We look forward to welcoming them back in 2027," the organisers said.

Dungarvan Show

Despite this setback, there are several other events of note at this year's event.

Among these are the National Championships of the Irish Texel Sheep Society, a new addition to the show's schedule.

There are also various forms of entertainment on offer, including, tractor driving skills, a fashion competition for female participants, and a jiving competition. Music will also be provided on the day.

There is also the artisan marquee, wellness marque, alpacas, vintage displays, trade stands, a Kiddies Zone, and "traditional favourites" of home industries; horses and ponies; show-jumping; and the dog show.

There will be a free park-and-ride service from Dungarvan, provided by Local Link, to get people too and from the event.

Bovine TB

In other news developments on bovine TB, a farm organisation said recently that, despite improvements, communications on the new TB rules are still not where they should be.

The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) said that communications must be improved, or avoidable confusion will surround the buying and selling of cattle in the autumn.

The ICMSA raised the issues at a recent meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Heydon.

They come against a decline in herd incidence, with over 1,000 fewer herds restricted compared to last year - with some areas seeing a reduction of over 20%.

The deputy president of ICMSA, Eamon Carroll, said that now is the time to "double-down" on these initial improvements and push through to a substantial reduction result.