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DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
During the year two outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease
brought Richmond within the boundaries of " infected areas "
and in consequence imposed restrictions upon the movement of
cattle.
The outbreaks were as follows :—
29. 6. 46. Bailey Battle Bridge, Kings Cross
9. 12. 46. Rickmansworth
During the periods of restriction of movement, 2 occupational
and 1 movement licences were issued to stock holders to enable
them to move cattle for essential purposes.
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT 1919 AND
MINISTRY OF FOOD INFESTATION ORDER 1943
During the year 161 complaints were received from occupiers
as to the presence of rats on their premises and the work of
tracing and isolating the breeding places entailed 560 visits.
Sewer Treatments—1946
The following is a brief account of the operations carried
out during the year in baiting the foul sewers for rodent
extermination.
18.3.46 to 29.3.46
200 manholes were pre-baited for 3 days and poisoned on the
4th day. Examination after poisoning gave an estimated kill
(based on Ministry of Food Formulae) of 952 rats.
The area covered in these operations was all streets within
the boundary of Kew Road, Kew Green, Ennerdale Road.
Sandycombe Road, and Mortlake Road.
In May 1946 it was decided to approach the Ministry of
Food and ask for grant payment towards the cost of sewer
treatments.