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SHELL FISH ( MOLLUSCAN).
There are no shell-fish beds or layings in the district.
Generally, crabs, lobsters, escallops and winkles are
obtained in the open markets of Billingsgate and Fleetwood.
Oysters consumed in the district are from the beds at
Faversham, Whitstable, Brightlingsea and the Duchy of
Cornwall, and during the season in addition Dutch, American
Blue Points and Brittany oysters.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1894-1935.
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE.
During November an outbreak of this disease occurred at
Nazeing, Essex, and the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Infected
Areas Restrictions) Order of 1925, became operative within
the Borough.
Licences, where necessary, were granted for the removal
of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs within or into the district.
TUBERCULOSIS ORDERS, 1925 AND 1931.
Two cows were dealt with under the provisions of these
Orders.