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was served. The sheep were dipped from time to time, and
the detention order was finally withdrawn by Mr. Chamberlain,
the Veterinary Surgeon, on May 22nd.
In April an outbreak of Glanders occurred in Haydon's
Road Mews, where eleven horses were stabled. The animal
first affected was slaughtered, and all others in contact tested
with mallein. Three which reacted to the test were
slaughtered, the post-mortem examination confirming the test,
all four being badly glandered. Compensation as provided by
the Glanders Orders was paid by the Borough Council.
In connection with this and the outbreak of Sheep Scab,
all necessary Notices were served for the isolation of animals
in contact, and steps taken to see that the disinfection and
cleansing, etc., required by the orders of the Board of Agriculture
properly carried out.
During the year Mr. Baldwin, one of the Assistant
Inspectors, obtained a more lucrative appointment under the
Hornsey Council. Mr. Edmondson, the Junior Clerk, also
resigned, and Mr. Linkhorn was appointed to fill the vacancy,
a beneficial change in the interests of the keeping of the
records.
In conclusion, I have to bear testimony to the efficient
manner in which the Assistant Inspectors have discharged
their duties and co-operated with me in the execution of the
work of the Department.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY JOHNSON,
Member of Royal Sanitary Institute,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
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