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Unfortunately foot and mouth disease continued to be
prevalent in the area, hence the Minister by telegram notified
the making of the Foot and Mouth Disease (Infected Areas)
Special Order No. 113, 1960, declaring an area, including
Ilford, to be a foot and mouth disease (infected areas) restricted
area.
On 28th December, 1960, the Foot and Mouth Disease
(infected Areas) Special Order No. 128, 1960, amended the
Order No. 113 to exclude Ilford as and from 28th December,
whilst the remaining area in the original Order ceased to be
an infected area as and from 4th January, 1961.
The necessary notices were served on persons concerned
in the above cases.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949.
The Council has appointed a whole-time Rodent Operative.
Where infestation has been ascertained on inspection the
services of the Rodent Operative are made available to secure
effective disinfestation. In the case of business premises
these services are offered on a contractural basis,
a practice which is greatly appreciated by most business
firms.