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A cold storage module was constructed adjoining the examination room giving 1,534cubic feet
of storage space at a temperature of -10°C and in addition there is a deep freeze room about
341 cubic feet at a temperature of -23°C. These works were completed by May, 1972, and the
examination room and cold store have been working to capacity since then.
Considerable interest has been aroused by these facilities and there have been visits by the
Department of Health and Social Security and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and
representatives of various meat importing firms as well as visitors from overseas and many United
Kingdom public health students.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS REGULATIONS, 1968
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1968
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1970
Nineteen samples of feeding stuffs were submitted to the Agricultural Analyst. No sample of
fertiliser was sent. Two samples of feeding stuffs, as follows, showed variations beyond the
prescribed limits but the variations were small and not to the prejudice of the purchaser.
Beef Finisher Pellets 5 — satisfactory in respect of its content of protein and fibre but contained
a small excess of oil which amounted to 0.40 per cent beyond the prescribed limit of variation.
Stud Cubes — satisfactory in respect of its content of oil and fibre but contained an excess of
protein, which amounted to 0.62 per cent beyond the prescribed limit of variation.
One sample of a feeding stuff showed a deficiency in the declared coccidiostats which was
to the prejudice of the purchaser: —
Broiler Finishing Pellets (PC) — satisfactory in respect of its content of oil, protein and fibre
but the proportion of the coccidiostats amprolium, sulphaquinoxaline and ethopabate found in the
sample was only one fifth of the declared amounts. The matter was not pursued after the merchant
concerned had been made aware of the unsatisfactory sampling result, as a further sample taken
proved to be satisfactory and a technical fault was discovered in the sampling procedure carried
out at the time the first sample was drawn.
A misleading statement was noted on the bag accompanying one sample: —
Turkey Breeders Pellets - satisfactory in respect of content of oil, protein and fibre and contained
no antiblackhead drug. The absence of antiblackhead drug, emtril or dimetridiazale, was
in accord with the statement on the ticket attached to the bag. However, both sides of the bag, in
which the feeding stuff would be sold, carried the statement "4-antiblackhead" and on one side
it carried the wording "NO EMT". The Analyst expressed the opinion that the statement "4- antiblackhead"
should be scored out on both sides of the bag to avoid any possible misunderstanding.
Details of the above-mentioned variations and labelling irregularities were brought to the
attention of the merchants concerned, who were warned that they must ensure that these products
meet the requirements of the Act and Regulations.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1950, & ASSOCIATED ACTS
Mr. G.S. Wiggins, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Officer for the City of London, has submitted the
following report: —
Under the terms of the London Government Act, 1963, the Corporation of London is responsible
for the administration of the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950, in respect of the importation
of animals, for the whole of Greater London.
Quarantine Facilities at Heathrow Airport
In 1969 the Port and City of London Health Committee agreed in principle to the setting up
of proper facilities for handling imported animals at Heathrow Airport, The Government Committee
of Enquire into Rabies has recommended that such facilities should be provided and the Rabies
(Importation of Mammals) Order, 1971, has made quarantine a requirement for most species of
mammals, thus increasing the responsibilities of the Corporation substantially.
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