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DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1894-1928.
Sheep Scab Order, 1920.—No case of this disease occurred
in the Borough during the year.
The Sheep Scab Order, 1928—During the year, 105 sheep
were admitted into the area under Licences for Slaughter.
The Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1922.—
Under this Order, 1,390 pigs for slaughter were admitted into
this Borough during the year. All notices of such movements
have, as far as practicable, been followed up.
In addition, 11 detention and isolation licenses affecting
105 pigs were in operation during the year. The conditions
of the licences were duly observed in all cases.
Tuberculosis Order, 1925.—Routine quarterly inspections
were carried out by your Veterinary Surgeon and Chief
Sanitary Inspector.
No instance has arisen calling for mention.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION ACT, 1919.
The County Council resolved that all powers conferred
and all duties imposed by the Act, in the Borough, should be
delegated to your Council. Your Council further resolved
that the Chief Sanitary Inspector be appointed to carry out
the provisions of the Act.
During the year, 144 complaints as to the presence of
rats have been received. Each case was investigated with
the result that in 52 cases poison was used (Red Squill), in
86 cases drains were repaired, in 38 instances rat-proofing of
premises and out-buildings was enforced, and in 15 instances
traps were used.
It is difficult to estimate the number of rats destroyed,
but it is only fair to state the number must be considerable.
The Council did not set aside one week specially as a
" Rat Week," having regard to the general action in rat
repression throughout the whole of the year, and to the free
distribution of Red Squill Poison with instructions in its use
to responsible persons upon their complaints.