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GENERAL
Two cases occurred of pigs being found dead on farmland.
In both cases the premises were visited and arrangements made
for the animals to be buried, covered with lime and the area
disinfected. A post-mortem examination was carried out on one
pig, but this was not possible in the other case.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
Fourteen applications were received for the grant of licences
to keep Riding Establishments. The premises were inspected
and 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.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Licences to deal in "Pet Animals" as defined by the Act
were issued to 29 applicants. The majority of the businesses
were on a small scale selling fish, tortoises, birds and small
animals. A total of 43 visits were made to the premises, four
contraventions of the terms of the licences being found and
remedied.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS
Fifteen licences were granted to persons to keep Boarding
Establishments for Animals. Provision is made at the premises
for boarding 294 dogs and 187 cats.
Forty-three visits were made to these premises during the
year—no contraventions of the terms of the licences being found.