The Isle of Man TT motorcycle races today became the latest victim of foot-and-mouth.
The cancellation of the event was announced in the island's parliament - the Tynwald.
The decision was taken after fears the expected 40,000 spectators would increase the risk of bringing the disease to the so far infection-free island.
The races, which were scheduled to take place from May 26th to June 8th, have never been cancelled during peacetime since they began in 1907.
AFP
