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new names were investigated. Not one of these was refused.
A total of 244 visits elicited the fact that all premises were
satisfactory and the Act and Rules conformed to.
Diseases of Animals
Diseases of
Animals Act,
1950
The administration of the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950
and the multifarious regulations, orders and rules made thereunder
has produced little above the normal. Generally the movement
of swine has progressed without the issue of any licences
throughout the year, though in a few instances the movement
of pigs into the borough by licence has been made.
Diseases of
Animate (Waste
Foods) Order
1957
5 licences were granted by the Council under this Order
which requires the effective sterilisation of all 'pig-swill'
in properly constructed appliances to prevent the spread of
animal diseases.
The Pet Animals
Act 1951
Local authorities are required to licence premises wherein
designated animals are kept, stored or sold as pets by way of
business. During the year under review many inspections
were carried out to ensure that 'pets' were dealt with in a
humane and healthy manner. There are now 23 such establishments
licensed in the Borough and all have been found to
be well administered.
Animal Boarding
Establishments
Act
1963
This Act was promulgated to regulate premises used for
the boarding of cats and dogs. It enables the local authority
to refuse a licence to any person who is disqualified from
keeping (a) an animal boarding establishment; (b) a pet
animals shop as adumbrated above; (c) by reason of a conviction
for cruelty to dogs and (d) consequent upon a
conviction of cruelty to any animal. The Act also stipulates
conditions relating to accommodation, food, drink, bedding,
the prevention of diseases, fire precautions, constant attendance
and the keeping of records of animal movements. During
the year, periodic inspections were carried out to prove that
the Act was well observed by occupiers of the four licensed
premises.
It is well to note that one premise in which pets were kept
ceased to operate during the year.
Riding Establishments
Act
1964
Another piece of legislation calculated to protect animals
was promulgated in 1964 with the Riding Establishments Act.
It was a Private Members Bill and strengthens the powers of