[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Torquay Riparian Authority.

  • Torquay (England). Riparian Authority.
Date:
1952
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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Torquay Riparian Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SECTION XII—MEASURES AGAINST RODENTS IN SHIPS FROM FOREIGN PORTS (1) Procedure for inspection of ships for rats. Enquiries are made by the Sanitary Inspector from all Masters of vessels using the Port concerning the presence of rats, and, if present, of signs of unusual mortality among the rats. Owing to the small size of the vessels, and of the nature of the cargo carried, it is uncommon to find any evidence of rat infestation. Systematic inspections are made of the ships and quays > with special reference to the presence of rat runs, excreta, damage to foodstuffs, etc. (2) Arrangements for the Bacteriological jr Pathological examination of rodents, with special reference to rodent plague, including the number of rodents sent for examination during the year. The examinations, if required at any time, will be made through the Public Health Laboratory Service at Exeter. None has so far been required. (3) Arrangements in the District for deratting ships, the methods used, and, if done by a commercial contractor, the name of the contractor. Any ship requiring deratting is referred to Plymouth for the necessary measures, and the next port of call of the vessel is notified. (4) Progress in the rat-proofing of ships. This has not been required owing to the limited nature of shipping entering the port. TABLE E Rodents destroyed during the year in ships from foreign ports. NIL . TABLE F Deratting Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates issued during the year for ships from foreign ports. This table does not apply as Torquay is not an approved port under Article 52 of the International Sanitary Regulations.