The Royal Agricultural Show will not be taking place next weekend as a result of the foot and mouth outbreak in the United Kingdom.
As a precautionary measure, the Department of Agriculture has placed a ban on the movement of animals within the Island and the public is being asked to stay off the countryside.
President of the society, Frank Cain, says he doesn't know whether it will be rearranged.
He says everyone is totally deflated:
'No change to hand baggage policy' says Steam Packet
Follows claims of new restrictions for foot passengers
Jail for man who tried to gouge a police officer's eyes out
35-year-old said he knew he'd be jailed so 'might as well make it worthwhile'
Response to census "exceptionally good" so far, says minister
Ashford says more than half of returns already received
Rushen MHK calls for progress on 20mph zones in south
Former DoI minister claims constituents still want to see limits reduced