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The show is one of the attractions at this annual consumer event, marking 143 years of existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s edition of the Bloem Show will take place in Bloemfontein from Thursday 23 April to Sunday 2 May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elmarie Prinsloo, chief executive officer (CEO) of Bloem Show, explained that the cancellation of the cattle and small-stock show was significant to avoid risk to livestock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-show-will-continue\">Show will continue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She confirmed that all other divisions of the show will be presented as scheduled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is of great importance that the risk of spread to the cattle, sheep, and goats of our breeders and farmers is limited as far as possible. 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According to her, the decision was made with consideration of the national situation and crisis caused by FMD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ola-kiddies-train-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295526\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ola kiddies train a popular feature at the Bloem Show is also an attraction for adults too, enjoying the ride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Current data indicates that the peak of the outbreaks has not yet been reached, and although intense work is being done behind the scenes and the minister of agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced a national strategy this week, it appears that timelines and risks remain a challenge for this year&#8217;s Bloem Show,&#8221; said Prinsloo. 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