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The livestock judging is well under way at this year's show.

The first category was the goat udder inspection at 06:30.

Sue Smith is the goat section secretary and explains what the judges are looking for...

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There's busy traffic on the A39 in both directions around the Royal Cornwall Show showground in Wadebridge.

Expect delays.

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More than 120,000 visitors are expected through the gates over the next three days at the Royal Cornwall Show.

The threat of some afternoon showers certainly hasn't put these people off...

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This year marks the centenary of the Cornwall Beekeepers Association and members are at the Royal Cornwall Show this year to continue the celebrations.

With four generations of expertise to call upon, it's no surprise the association is keen to see more junior beekeepers join the ranks.

Among them is 10-year-old Daisy Grace from Truro (pictured) who has a passion for bees.

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The Royal Cornwall Show has been entertaining and informing visitors since 1793, but every year the event attracts new visitors.

Two of them this year include William and Harriet Allin from Milton Damerel in Devon.

The brother and sister duo, aged 14 and 12, have entered their own Zwartbles sheep in the show for the first time.

They completed the entry forms themselves and will be competing against the adults.

William has been describing the journey they've taken to get to this point...

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Two fire investigation dogs are preparing to meet visitors at this year's show.

Archie and Woody will be at the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service stand between 11:00 and 12:00 and between 13:00 and 14:00.

Image source, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

Image source, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

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A giant African land snail is getting a lot of attention at the Royal Cornwall Show.

He's been brought along by students from the Rosewarne campus at Duchy College.

The species keeps growing its entire life and is on the list of the 100 most invasive species in the world.

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Traffic approaching the showground in Wadebridge is slower than usual.

There is queuing traffic on the A39 southbound from St Kew Highway and on the A39 northbound from Indian Queens.

On the A389, there is slow traffic back to Washaway.

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The livestock sections are expected to provide fierce competition with some of the very best of the UK's stock on show with competitors travelling from far and wide.

These sections and classes at the Royal Cornwall Show are some of the top ranking agricultural events in the country.

Mark Tomas from Launceston is showing his South Devon cattle and says his animals are well prepared.

"We'll try and recreate that environment at home and make a bit of noise," he said.

"They're naturally a very docile, placid breed so it comes easily really."

Meanwhile, Beverley Wills has brought her pigs from Somerset - her first time at the Royal Cornwall Show.

"We've been told it's an absolutely fabulous show and we ought to get down here this year - which is what we've done," she says.

"Our chance? I'm not sure. There are some really good pigs here."

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Despite a few bubbles of cloud to the south, there is plenty of blue sky above the showground in Wadebridge.

There is however, a risk of a few showers later.

Some could possibly be heavy in places this afternoon.

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This year's dog section at the Royal Cornwall Show has more than 700 competitors.

For the first time, it's holding its first "Premier Show" under new Kennel Club rules.

More breeds are scheduled and group and puppy group winners will also automatically qualify for Crufts - a total of 56 in all.

One person who will be watching closely is 14-year-old, Amelie Courage from Coombe.

She's already competed at Crufts with her smooth-fox-terrier Iris - brought up by Amelie from birth.

"Just being with Iris and growing up with her, she inspired me to want to show," she says.

"I tried and I practiced and now I love showing."

However, although Amelia is doing well, she can’t compete at her local big show because her grandad, Peter Julian, is the vice chairman and judge of the dog section.

James Churchfield
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BBC Cornwall's James Churchfield has been broadcasting live from the show this morning.

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It's day one of the Royal Cornwall Show and events over the next three days include hundreds of classes of farm animals on display, as well as pet shows, the flower show, classic vehicles and steam engines.

There will also be stalls full of Cornish-grown and Cornish-produced food and drink.

Show secretary, Chris Riddle says the fact the show is a "very Cornish, very rural event" is what visitors love...

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Hayley Westcott
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We'll be bringing you the latest action from this year's Royal Cornwall Show.

The three-day event in Wadebridge is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors.

Marquees, trade stands and thousands of animals are set up at the showground for the biggest event in the county's calendar.