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Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1922.—Ten
Isolation Notices affecting 96 swine were received. The Licences
were in all cases duly observed.
53 movement Licences were received under the Order. The
total number of animals affected by such Licences was 831.
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.
During the year 179 complaints as to the presence of rats have
been received. Each case was investigated with the result that
where necessary poison was used (Red Squill), in many cases drains
were repaired, in several instances rat-proofing of premises and outbuildings
was enforced, and in other 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.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
The following tables show the work done under the Act during
the year:
1 .—INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND
WORKPLACES.