Penbode Veterinary Group has launched its first ever 'Penbode Pet Pics' photo competition which will culminate in a prize giving ceremony at the annual Holsworthy Agricultural Show on Thursday, August 27.

Penbode's specialist team of farm and equine vets will as usual provide veterinary support during the event ensuring that the extremely high quality of livestock, horses and ponies competing during the day receive the very best veterinary attention if they should need it.

The ever popular Penbode marquee will again be open to the public during the show, where the Penbode team of vets and veterinary nurses will be on hand to answer any of your pet, farm or equine queries or simply offer you a welcome cup of tea and a cream scone!

During the next few months, pet owners, horse riders and farmers across the region are invited to enter the first ever 'Penbode Pet Pics' competition by sending in their photos, which will be judged at the show with prizes awarded in the following categories:

1, 'That's something you don't see every day!'

2, 'Down on the funny farm.'

3, 'Performing pets'.

The 'Penbode Pet Pics' competition is open to people of all ages and abilities. To enter, include your name, age (if under 16), telephone number and which category you are entering and e-mail your photos to [email protected]">[email protected].

Alternatively, you can post your photo to Penbode Veterinary Group, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6HB or drop any photos into your local surgery.

You can enter as many categories as many times as you like. The closing date for photos is Friday, August 21.

Photos will be displayed in their marquee on show day and the winning entries (with accompanying prizes) will be announced at 2pm.