Country Focus - Sunday 3rd May at 07.30am presented by Mel Doel.

The FAO has reaffirmed that there is no risk of getting swine flu from eating pork and that the virus is passing from human to human rather from animals. Farming and economic lobby groups have objected to the term swine flu, arguing that it could have a disastrous impact on pork sales and pig farmers.

The beauty and wonder of the natural world has inspired many artists who
devote their time to painting landscapes and wildlife. An exhibition
opens this weekend at Plas Newydd on Anglesey celebrating the work
of one our finest wildlife artists - Charles Tunnicliffe along with
three other contemporary artists. Tunicliffe spent his last 32 years
living at Malltraeth on the south west coast of the island inspired by
the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. We meet Philip Snow
following in the footsteps of the country artist.

We also meet one of the UK's top cat breeders. Ann Stubbs lives near Monmouth.
er kittens, which have been sold around the world, after an extensive vetting process, sell for hundreds of pounds. But for Ann her hobby is all about her huge love for the British Shorthair.

And next weekend it's jump off for the Badminton horse trails - the 3-day
equestrian event. Matt Ryan, who rides for Australia, has found himself
at home here in Wales. Mel Doel meets him as he prepares his horses and discovers that when Matt is also very involved with the local school - Monmouth Comprehensive. An academy has been set up to help the children learn a bit more about equestrianism.