The outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis has seen cattle shows cancelled throughout the South Island.
But last week's rebranded New Zealand Agricultural Show, was an opportunity to put a new bio-security protocols into action.
Rangiora High School cattle show team member Zoe Loffhagen said the new regulations were stringent, but necessary.
"It's very strict but it's really good. It means no one can pass [on] the disease."
All manner of beasts were on display, from alpaca to Clydesdale horses, to typical and unusual sheep breeds.
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