Show boss hits out at animal ‘tampering’
Great Yorkshire Show chief Bill Cowling has urged exhibitors and livestock societies to help drive out “heinous” and despicable” practices such as tampering with cow udders ahead of competition appearances.
“Should we ever find an animal had been tampered with for the judging ring, the owner would be instantly told to take no further part in our competitions and any prize money would be forfeited,” he said. “We’ve never had cause to invoke this but we are not afraid to take firm action.”
Paul Hooper, secretary of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, said the British Veterinary Association was being consulted on how to spot cheats.