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The pers on pleaded guilty and was fined £5 and £2 costs for the Council and £5 costs for
the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Under the Regulation of Movement of Swine Order 1959, three licences were issued for
the movement of pigs to a slaughterhouse from a local farm before the expiration of the
28 days normal detention period after the last movement of the pigs.
The Diseases of Animals (Waste Food) Order 1957 requires that all waste foods to be
used for the feeding of animals must be boiled to minimise the risk of spread of animal
diseases. The boiling plants may only be operated if satisfactory and licensed. 13 licences
were in force at the end of the year.
Mr. J. R. Stockman, M.R.C.V.S., continued to act on a consultancy basis to assist in
the inspection of animals and premises where necessary.
RODENT CONTROL
The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 places the onus on the occupier to rid his
land and premises of rats and mice, but in practice it is found that the provisions of the Act
are best administered by the Council providing a control service. This is carried out by a
trained staff of Rodent Operatives and in accordance with the recommendations of the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. In the case of dwelling houses, treatment is
undertaken by the Council free of charge, and on a "time and cost" basis in respect of
business premises.
Treatment of sewers to reduce the number of rats was again carried out three times during
the year. Fluoracetamide, a dangerous poison was used, and the work carried out by a
specialist firm under contract. The arrangements for the work and its supervision are made
with the co-operation of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor.
The records show that the average numbers of stock
held were:
Cattle
884
Pigs
3,960
Sheep
-
Goats
1
Poultry
17,843