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under the Order. It was found necessary to obtain the services of the
Council's Veterinary Inspector to examine 17 animals on one farm before a
sale could take place.
On the 30th June, 1931, the Ministry revoked the Order and imposed in
its place a controlled Area Order, thus restricting the movement of animals
in certain parts of Great Britain.
Anthrax.—60 gallons of anthrax-infected milk, Grade A. T.T.,
were reported at a dairy in the Borough. The milk was sterilised by boiling
and the dairy utensils disinfected, the milk being destroyed.
Sheep Scab Order, 1928.—Since these Regulations under the above
Order came into force in the Borough on the 7th July, 1931, up to the end of
December, 1931, 1,756 sheep have been dipped as required at a farm in the
Borough.
10. Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.—45 complaints
have been received of the existence of rats affecting 116 premises.
In 7 of these cases ferrets have been used, in 14 poison gas, and in
the remaining cases other steps have been taken.
A public institution and a private business firm employed a
firm of rat-catchers at their own expense with success.
11. Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.—The Senior
Sanitary Inspector made 259 visits to premises where petroleum is
stored, or in conjunction with the installation of such storage, and
tested 33 petroleum appliances or fittings.
The number of Licences issued was 111, and the fees paid to
the Council for such Licences was £77 15s.
7 Licences were issued for the storage of calcium carbide, the
fees payable being £2
SECTION V.—PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER,
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
I.—Infectious Diseases Generally.—During 1931, 841
cases were notified, as compared with 974 in 1930.