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Under the Movement (Records) Orders made under the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950,
detailed records have to be kept by stockholders of the movement of cattle, sheep, goats
and pigs to and from their premises. Farm premises were visited to inspect the record
books to ensure that the appropriate entries were made and that the animals were retained.

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 disease. The boiling plants may only be operated if satisfactory and licensed.
Twelve licences were in force at the end of the year.
Under the Regulation of Movement of Swine Order 1959, licences wete 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.
Mr. J.R. Stockman, M.R.C.V.S., continues to act on a consultancy basis to assist
in the inspection of animals and premises where necessary, and his ready co-operation
is much appreciated.
RODENT CONTROL
The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 places on the occupier of land the
onus of ridding his land and premises of rats and mice; however in practice it is found
that the provisions of the Act are best administered by the Council providing a control
service. A trained staff of Rodent Operatives is employed and the methods used are in
accord 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 are made with the cooperation
of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor.
The following table summarises the work carried out and is in the form required by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food:-
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