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1 Deficiency of Fibre in Fine Millers' Offals.
1 Excess of Oil and Fibre in Poultry Pellets.
In each case the manufacturer was informed of the result of
the analysis and requested to take steps to comply with the
requirements of the Act.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951.
This Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials used
as fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the object of
compelling the use of clean fillings.
During 1953, 14 samples of various fillings, as listed below
were taken. All of these samples conformed with the requirements
of the Regulations made under the Act:—
Article No. of Samples
Rag Flock 1
Black Flock 1
Washed Flock 8
White Art Wool 1
Cotton Felt 1
Woollen Mixture Felt 1
Brown White Millpuff 1
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
18 premises were licensed for the purpose of keeping Pet
shops. During the year there were no infringements of the
conditions, specified in the licences.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS.
During the year three cases of suspected Anthrax were
notified but on investigation the animals proved negative to
Anthrax. Swine Fever was found in pigs sent into slaughterhouses
on five occasions during the year. Appropriate action
was taken in these cases.