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The arrangements have worked very well and I am indebted to Mr. G. S. Wiggins,
M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Officer to the Corporation of London, for his valuable advice
and help.
His report on the work carried out on behalf of the Council is as follows:
"Duties carried out during the period ended 31st December, 1966, comprised
those concerned with the Diseases of Animals Act and also, since the 1st April, last,
the associated Acts.
Riding Establishments Act, 1964
Under the provisions of the above Act visits were made to five establishments for
the purpose of inspection and reports submitted recommending that licences be renewed
in each case.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963
During the course of the year a visit was made to a premise coming under the
terms of the above Act. Advice was given as to the proper fitting out and maintenance
of such an establishment and it was decided to re-inspect the premises when the work
had been completed with a view to the licensing thereof.
Visits were also made to the following premises :
Piggery, Harvey Road.
On five occasions visits were made to this piggery and conditions found to be very
satisfactory. Under the terms of the Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957,
a licence was issued in respect of the Hickey high pressure steam injection boiling plant.
Farm, Petersham Road.
Conditions at this farm were found to be excellent on each of seven visits.
Piggery, Ham Fields
Early in the year it was found that no animals were being kept on these premises,
the piggery being in the process of being cleaned and painted. On a number of further
visits no contact could be made with the owner, either at his home address or the
piggery, and the latter appears to have been closed.
Poultry Keeper, Oak Avenue
At the last visit there were some 300 head of poultry and conditions were
satisfactory
Kosher Butcher and Poulterer
Six visits were made to this shop and the owner interviewed on two occasions.
Richmond and Bushy Parks
Observation was kept on the cattle, sheep and deer grazing in the above parks
from time to time and contact made with the stockman in charge.
It is pleasing to be able to give a satisfactory report on conditions in general in
respect of animals coming within the terms of the above Acts in the London Borough
of Richmond upon Thames".
13. ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE and/or SPECIAL TREATMENT
25 establishments where massage or special treatment is carried on are licensed
under the Middlesex County Council Act, 1944.
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