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ANIMALS
The Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963, the Pet Animals Act, 1951, and
the Riding Establishments Acts, 1964/70 provide protective legislation to secure the
well-being of cats and dogs, animals sold for pets and horses for riding.
At the end of the year the following licences were in force:-
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963 2
Pet Animals Act, 1951 22
Riding Establishments Acts, 1964/70 9
The Public Health Inspectors are "authorised officers" for enforcing the provisions
of the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950, and the numerous orders made thereunder.
There is one establishment in the Borough, licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food, for the detention of cats and dogs under quarantine following importation
to this country. During the year, 95 dogs were received at the premises.
Under the Movement (Records) Order 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 records show that the average
numbers of stock held were:-
Cattle 640
Pigs 5,395
Sheep 20
Goats 7
Poultry 6,575
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.
12 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
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