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Hornsey 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Other Foods.—Particular attention has been paid to all
premises where food is prepared or sold, and it is only by frequent
inspection that satisfactory standards of cleanliness can
be maintained.
During the year the carcases of 741 sheep, 4 bullocks and
34 pigs have been inspected under the Regulations, and offal
amounting to 42 lbs. 2 ozs. was surrendered voluntarily on
account of some diseased condition.
All diseased meat is destroyed at the Council incinerator.
Slaughter-Houses.—The following is a statement regarding
the Slaughter-houses in the Borough: —
1920. 1925. 1930. 1931.
Licensed 7 5 5 6
Slaughtering of Animals during the last Six Years.
The table below is interesting as showing a steady decrease in the number of animals slaughtered in the Borough during the last six years: —
| Beasts. | Sheep. | Swine. | Calves. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 195 | 2,843 | 27 | 0 |
| 1927 | 144 | 2,374 | 21 | 16 |
| 1928 | 58 | 1,526 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | 21 | 1,303 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | 4 | 1,024 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | 4 | 741 | 34 | 0 |
The Byelaws relating to Slaughter-houses were revised in
November, 1930, and the use of a mechanical killer " made
compulsory in the slaughter of any bull, ox, cow, or heifer.
One infringement of this Byelaw was reported and the
offender cautioned.
Unsound Food. — Unsound food was surrendered and destroyed as follows:—
| lbs. | ozs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | 13 | 6 |
| Liver | 28 | 12 |
| Fish.— | ||
| Witches | 49 | 0 |
| Smoked fillets | 28 | 0 |
| Chat haddocks | 112 | 0 |
| 231 | 2 | |