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RABIES ORDER, 1938
A suspected case of rabies occurring in the Borough in April
was reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods,
whose officers took the action required by the Order. There was
no evidence of biting of other animals or persons. An Isolation
Notice (Form Al) was served on 9th April and was subsequently
withdrawn on 15th April, it being established that the animal had
not in fact been infected with rabies.
ANIMALS (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ORDER. 1927
The following Order was advertised in the National Press as
required under the terms of the Order:
The Importation of Dogs and Cats (Amendment) (No. 3)
Order, 1970.
PERFORMING ANIMALS (REGULATION) ACT, 1925
In October a circus was held on Bromley Common, visits were
made to ensure that the conditions of this Order were observed.
No infringements were found.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACTS, 1964 AND 1970
Annual inspections were carried out at eleven riding establishments.
Ten were recommended for licensing and one for conditional
licensing.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
Inspections were carried out at fifteen boarding establishments.
Fourteen were recommended for licensing and one for
conditional licensing.
MISCELLANEOUS
In December post mortem examinations carried out on four
pigs which had been found dead and dumped on the roadside.
In cases of this kind there is the possibility that the animals may
have died from the effects of an infectious disease. Fortunately, this
was not the case, the animals having died of pneumonia and other
complications. The carcases were hygienically disposed of.
At the request of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Foods, a visit was made to a research laboratory in the Borough
concerning the movement of animals. There were 34 head of
cattle, 200 sheep and 14 goats on the premises. All records of
movements of animals were inspected and found to be in order.
The premises are visited regularly by Home Office Officials and
will also be visited by a Veterinary Officer at regular intervals.