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Many visits proved to be futile as on enquiry at the addresses
given the person named is often unknown, and it is therefore
apparent that in some instances accommodation addresses are
being used.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1950
The Disease of Animals Act, require that before any animal
is moved from a market, sale or auction a licence must be
obtained from the Disease of Animals Inspector. One copy is
sent to the Authority to which the animals are travelling and the
other accompanies the animal and must be produced on request
of an Inspector or Police Officer.
If any notifiable disease is prevalent in the area the movement
of all animals is subject to licences issued by the Disease
of Animals Authority and the Ministry.
During the year 570 Movement Licences have been received
and dealt with. Most of these have been in respect of animals
moved from markets into the slaughterhouses in the Borough.
The 43 farms and 37 piggeries in the area were inspected
regularly during the year and where applicable the waste food
boiling apparatus checked to ensure adequate sterilization of
pig swill.
One suspected case of anthrax was reported. The animal
concerned was a horse which was found dead in a field. A meeting
was arranged with the veterinary officer at the farm and specimens
taken from the dead animal for laboratory investigation. The
results proved to be negative and consequently no restrictions
were imposed on the farm in question, and the owner was responsible
for the disposal of the carcase.
Once again the absence of notifiable disease in the area
is an indication of the success of Ministerial policy.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS (WASTE FOOD) ORDER, 1957
20 licences to operate plant and equipment for the boiling
of waste food for feeding to animals and poultry were in force
at the end of the year.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
8 licences to keep Animal Boarding Establishments were
issued during the year authorising a total Boarding capacity
for 494 dogs and 170 cats.
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