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DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
One case of suspected swine fever notified was confirmed and
appropriate action was taken in conjunction with the Officers of
the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to provide
against the spread of the disease.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
This Act is mainly concerned with the destruction of rats
and mice and it places a duty on the occupier of any premises to
report to the Local Authority any infestation by such rodents.
Two rodent operatives are employed to deal with such complaints.
During the year, 2,997 private dwellings were inspected
following complaints and in 2,283 instances infestation was confirmed
and dealt with by the rodent operatives. 165 business
premises were found to be infested with rats or mice and these
were ail disinfested during the year. Regular inspections are
made of premises where food is prepared or sold and particular
attention is given to methods of prevention of rodent infestation.
Corporation owned premises including sewage works,
refuse tips, depots, school kitchens and serveries, etc., are
periodically inspected for the presence of rodents and if infestation
is confirmed action is taken by the department to
eradicate the pests. 68 infestations at such premises were dealt
with during the year.
The baiting of the Corporation" s foul water sewers is
carried out annually.
During the early part of the year the whole of the sewerage
system in the Borough was test baited and showed takes of bait
at 52 manholes. These manholes were treated until no further
baits were taken.
FOOD SUPPLY
The supervision and inspection of the food supplies is
carried out by the Public Health Inspectors who are all Qualified
in food inspection.
Of the premises in the Borough where food is stored, manufactured
or sold, 1,132 are registered under Section 16 of the
Food and Drugs Act, as follows:-