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Several of the above visits were made regarding the fowl pest outbreak
which occurred during the year, particularly concerning the disposal of
waste foods and viscera which can be a factor in the spread of the disease
if not disposed of in an acceptable manner. It was discovered that all
viscera and waste from the above premises was burnt in the market
incinerator.
Orders-Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Animals (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 1957
Under the terms of the above, the following orders were published in
the "Daily Telegraph";-
The Export of Horses (Excepted Cases) Order 1969
The Export of Horses (Protection) Order 1969
Live Poultry (Restrictions) Order, 1957
A licence was issued, under the terms of this Order, to enable the
holding of a poultry exhibition at the International Poultry Show, Olympia
on the 8th, 9th and 10th December 1970
Performing Animals (Regulations), Act 1925
A number of visits were made to the B.B.C. Television Studios, Shepherds
Bush, concerning the use of animal acts in television productions. The
animals were examined, performances witnessed and performing animals
certificates checked. All was found to be in order.
Rabies Order, 1938
Under the terms of this Order, Form A1 was served on a resident of the
Borough, imposing restrictions on her Dachshund dog. This was later
withdrawn. These notices were served by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food.
Licences and Registration
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941
The names and addresses of 96 retailers were entered oh the Council's
list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part II of the above Acts.
Many of these persons are food retailers and in some instances the poisons
sold are only household disinfectants, but a careful watch is kept on
commodities sold under proprietary names containing other poisons mentioned
on the list.
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