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persons to whom licences were granted, failed to observe the conditions
of the licences when completing movement of animals, and
thus control was lost. The licensees were communicated with, the
offences pointed out to them, and explanations called for, and these
were duly submitted to the Animal Health Division of the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries as requested, following which an
intimation was received from the Secretary that no further action
need be taken in the matter.
Slaughterhouses.
The slaughterhouses at Atlas Road and Hanbury Road have
been in commission throughout the year, and the carcase and offal
of every animal slaughtered have been examined as to their fitness
for human food. The number of animals slaughtered is 74,606 pigs
and 3,838 horses. The large increase in the number of horses
slaughtered appears to indicate the growing popularity of horseflesh
for human consumption. Tables showing details of meat and offal
surrendered following examination by the Sanitary Inspectors will
be. found on the two succeeding pages.