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edible pork offal, originating in Argentina, Brazil, Chile
and Uruguay, from the category of meats permitted to be
landed in Great Britain. It also required bacon and ham from
these countries to be accompanied by a certificate that it
has been fully cured.
FOWL PEST ORDER OF 1936. - A notice, Form B,
was received from the Ministry restricting the movement of
poultry at premises in Ilford, which were visited. The
poultry were destroyed and the necessary cleansing and disinfection
carried out.
THE FOWL PEST ORDER OF 1936, as amended in
1947.- Copies of the Restriction of Movement Order served
on four persons having control of poultry in the Ilford area
were received, which restricted the movement of poultry
from the premises without licence from an Inspector of the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
CYANIDE GAS - FOWL PEST. - The Animal Health
Division of the Ministry is now using qualified cyanide gas
operators under licence from the Home Office to assist in
the destruction of poultry affected with fowl pest. Under the
Cyanide Regulations it is necessary to give the local Medical
Officers of Health notice of intention to use this substance
but, as this is impracticable, having regard to the need to
destroy birds immediately, the Veterinary Officer dealing
with the outbreak will advise local police who in turn will
contact the local authority as soon as possible in order that
attendance may be made at the site of operation.
THE FOWL PEST (SOUTH ESSEX INFECTED AREA)
ORDER, 1960. - On the 29th November, 1960, an area which
included Ilford, to be an infected area was declared. Publication
of this Order was made. This Order was amended
on 15th-December which retained Ilford in the area.
THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (INFECTED
AREAS) SPECIAL ORDER NO. 12, 1960. - On 6th February
the Ministry confirmed foot and mouth disease at Enfield,
Middlesex, and declared an infected area which included
Ilford. Immediate notice to this effect was sent to all owners
of animals covered by the Order. The Order was amended
by another dated 16th February contracting the area to
exclude Ilford.