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He was convicted and fined £1, the Chairman remarking
"This is the first case of the kind we have had, but in future
the Bench will take a very serious view of such cases because
of the extreme danger."
Diseases of Animals Acts, 1894 to 1925.—
Parasitic Mange and Sivine Fever.—No cases of these
diseases were notified in the district during the year.
Foot and, Mouth Disease.—The Bath and West Show,
it will be remembered, was held in Wimbledon this year,
and on the first day an animal was found to be suffering from
this disease. The animal, together with several others in
definite contact, was immediately isolated by the Ministry's
Inspector, and restrictions of movement were put into
operation. I attended frequently and rendered all assistance
possible. Happily the disease did not spread and animals
were permitted to be moved from the Show Ground provided
a licence was first obtained.
Tuberculosis.—No outbreak of this disease was reported
during the year. The usual quarterly returns, under the
provisions of the Tuberculosis Order, 1925, were rendered to
the Ministry of Agriculture.
In consequence of Orders made by the Ministry, particularly
with regard to Foot and Mouth Disease, a number
of enquiries were dealt with, and, when necessary, licences
for the movement of animals were issued.
In August, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
confirmed new Regulations made by the Council with respect
to Sheep Scab.
The Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.—Continued
attention has been devoted to the provisions of these Regulations
and I have pleasure in reporting that they have been
well observed.
The notice required when animals were to be slaughtered
was given in every case, making it possible for inspection
to be made when killing was in prpgress.
Rent (Restrictions) Acts, 1920 and 1933.—Under these
Acts, five applications were received from occupiers of
premises requesting that inspections be made as, in their
opinion, the owners had failed in their obligations. In each
case a complete survey of the house, both internal and
external, was made and a notice prepared specifying the
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