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All of the animals were found to be in good condition but the Veterinary Officer
expressed concern at the conditions under which ponies and donkeys were kept at
Ebenezer Mews, N.W.2. These stables are, however, to be pulled down in the very near
future in connection with the redevelopment of the area, and new stables erected.
AGRICULTURE (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE PROVISIONS) ACT, 1956
Inspections were made during the year of all farms and other agricultural or
horticultural premises in the Borough to ensure that the requirements of the Act
relating to the provision and maintenance of sanitary conveniences for the use of
workers, were being complied with.
There are 13 such premises and at 11 conditions were found to be satisfactory.
At the other two premises cleansing and minor repairs were found to be necessary and
these later received attention.
As a result of inspections in previous years all of the premises now have
adequate and reasonably accessible sanitary conveniences for the workers.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
Foot-and-Mouth Disease
No cases of foot-and-mouth disease occurred in or near the Borough during the
year and no movement licence was issued.
Swine Fever
No cases of swine fever occurred in or near the Borough and no movement
licence was issued.
Fowl Pest
One outbreak of fowl pest occurred at premises in the Borough on Christmas Eve.
The entire poultry stock (approximately 1,000 birds) had to be slaughtered and the
premises cleansed and disinfected under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food.
Further minor outbreaks occurred in the same district early in 1962.
The Movement of Animals (Records) Order, 1960
The Movement of Animals (Records) Amendment Order, 1961 came into operation on
9th August, 1961.
It simplified the records to be kept when animals are moved from a stockholder's
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