Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Such carcases received the strictest examination, and a considerable
quantity of diseased meat was condemned.
It was ascertained that the animals were purchased at certain
cattle markets, and a communication on the matter was addressed
to the County Medical Officer.
The registration of this slaughter-house has since lapsed.
The occupier of the licensed premises continues to carry out his
business in a satisfactory manner.
During the year, 150 notifications to slaughter were received,
and 97 beasts, 204 pigs, 78G sheep, and 137 calves were examined.
Diseased meat weighing 2 tons, 11 cwts., 1 quarter, and 20 pounds,
was destroyed.
Particulars are set out in the following table :—
DISEASED MEAT.
Descripticm. | Disease. | Weight. |
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7 Beasts' Carcases | ||
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4 | ||
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21 | ||
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