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ANTHRAX ORDER, 1938
One case of anthrax was suspected at a local farm. All
necessary notices were served and cleansing and disinfection was
carried out. The carcase was disposed of by burning on the site.
All in-contact stock was protected with vaccine or antibiotic.
Smears taken from the dead animal by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Foods Officers confirmed the presence of anthrax.
The notice defining an infected place with withdrawn when inspections
proved that all required measures had been satisfactorily
carried out.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
Veterinary reports were submitted on all premises in the
borough licensed unders the above Acts. All were recommended
for re-licensing.
ORDERS—MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES
& FOOD
On occasions Orders are received from the Ministry which
require advertisement. The following were therefore inserted in
the National Press :
Foot and Mouth Disease (Controlled Areas Restriction)
Amendment Order, 1968.
Foot and Mouth Disease (Imported Meat) Order, 1968.
Foot and Mouth Disease (Controlled Areas) Special Orders
Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Foot and Mouth Disease (Imported Meat) (No. 2) Order, 1968.
ANIMAL KEEPERS, ETC.
The following premises are situated within the borough and
were regularly visited and inspected. No irregularities were
found: —
Stock Keepers 30
Farms (more than one type of animal) 46
Pig Keepers 51
Horses only 1
Poultry Keepers 21
Slaughterhouse 1
Riding Establishments 14
Animal Boarding Establishments 15