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ANTHRAX ORDER, 1938
There were two suspected cases of Anthrax which were subsequently
proved to be negative. The carcases were burnt.
SWINE FEVER ORDER, 1963
There were four suspected cases of Swine Fever, all of which
were subsequently proved to be negative.
A report was received that three dead pigs had been found in
a coppice. The carcases were treated as suspected cases of swine
fever but were subsequently found to be negative. They were
destroyed by burning. All attempts made by the Police and the
Diseases of Animals Inspector to trace the ownership of the
animals were unsuccessful.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
Twelve applications were received for the grant of licences to
keep Riding Establishments. The premises were inspected and
were referred to, and reported upon, by a Veterinary Surgeon and
a Fire Prevention Officer. All animals available to be hired from
the premises were also examined by Veterinary Surgeons. Conditions
were satisfactory and the licences were issued.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS
Fifteen licences were granted to persons to keep Boarding
Establishments for Animals. Provision is made at the premises for
boarding 282 dogs and 72 cats.
39 visits were made to these premises during the year—no
contraventions of the terms of the licences being found.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Licences to deal in "Pet Animals" as defined by the Act were
issued to 25 applicants. The majority of the businesses were on a
small scale selling fish, tortoises, birds and small animals. A total
of 35 visits were made to the premises, no contraventions of the
terms of the licences being found.