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Swine Fever.— In October, illness occurred at the Council's
piggeries at Durnsford Road. Two of the animals died, and
on examination by the Veterinary Surgeon he certified them
as being affected with Swine Fever. Information was promptly
given to the Board of Agriculture, who confirmed the diagnosis
and declared the premises an "infected place."
As illness continued, after conference with the officers
of the Board it was decided that fifty-one should be
slaughtered. This was done, all the carcases examined, the
healthy ones sold, and the affected ones destroyed by burning
at the destructor. The remainder were inoculated, and from
time to time as they became fit for slaughter were killed,
examined and sold. At the end of the year forty-two healthy
animals remained on the premises.
I accompanied your Veterinary Inspector when making
his quarterly inspections of all dairy cows in the borough.
In no instance was any animal found to be affected with any
disease covered by the Tuberculosis Order, 1913.
Rent (Restrictions) Act.— Under this Act, which only
came into operation towards the end of the year, seven applications
were received from occupiers of premises for inspections
to be made of their premises, as they alleged that the premises
were not in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation,
or were otherwise not in a reasonable state of repair.
Inspections of the premises were made and certificates
granted in six cases. The necessary works were carried out
in every instance, and no resort to the County Court by the
tenant was necessary.
I have much pleasure in testifying to the loyal support
given me by my Staff, and to acknowledge the kind co-operation
at all times by my colleagues of other Departments.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY JOHNSON, F.S.I A , M R S I.
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