ENTRIES are now open for the cattle, sheep, pig and goat sections at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show.

It will take place on June 7, 8 and 9 and will be held at the Wadebridge showground for its 225th year.

Exhibitors will head to the event to compete at one of the UK’s leading traditional agricultural shows, where agriculture remains firmly at its heart.

In total there will be 883 classes across the livestock sections with thousands of animals in the competitions.

The 2017 show produced two new livestock entry records which highlights that the popularity of the Royal Cornwall Show has never been higher and remains relevant within farming.

The sheep section saw an all-time high of 1,401 entries last year, surpassing the previous record set the year before.

In total 39 sheep breeds were represented and the Whiteface Dartmoor sheep secured their own breed classes for the first time.

A similar surge in support was experienced in the pig section, which saw 261 entries last time, a significant increase on the previous entry record of 222 set in 2006.

Christopher Riddle, secretary at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, is looking forward to another strong year of competitive livestock action at the show.

He said: “We enjoyed strong entries in recent years within our livestock sections, with many new records set, which is pleasing to see and we hope this continues in June.

“A traditionally warm Cornish welcome will be extended to livestock exhibitors from across the region and many from other parts of the UK when they assemble in Wadebridge to showcase the very best the industry has to offer.”

Closing dates for entries are as follows: Cattle, sheep and pigs: April 17, Goats: April 1.

The cattle, sheep and pig prize schedules, entry forms and online entry system can be found by visiting: www.rcsentries.co.uk or by calling the livestock team on 01208 812183.

The goat section prize schedule and entry forms can be found by visiting: www.royalcornwallshow.org/competitors/livestock/goats or by calling section secretary, Sue Smith, on 01326 563229.

Visit the website: www.royalcornwallshow.org for more information about this year’s event.