Acting States vet Hugh Forshaw and Guernsey’s States vet, Chris Bishop, decided this week to ban all bird movement between the islands as a precautionary measure, until they make a firm decision on Wednesday.
Despite similar events around the UK being called off because of the threat of avian flu, organisers of the local show took the decision to press ahead.
However, if the decision to ban bird movement is made permanent, there will be a significantly reduced attendance at the event on 3 December at the RJAHS.
