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As milk is the staple food for all children and most
invalids, it is absolutely essential that the milk should be
from healthy cows kept in a healthy and natural
manner, and that no preservatives whatever should be
used. It will be found that if milk be properly cooled
immediately, it will keep sweet for a considerable time,
provided that any utensil which is used for its reception,
either in milking or subsequent handling, is kept
perfectly clean.
An appendix will be found in which the state of
every dairy, cowshed, etc., is set forth.
(2) Slaughterhouses.
There are 1(5 slaughterhouses in the district, this
being one less than in the previous year. All slaughterhouses
are regulated by the bye-laws of the Council.
The total number of visits paid to these premises
during the year was 317, and on 8 .occasions complaint
had to be made of uncleanliness.
(3) Bakehouses.
There are 32 bakehouses in the District. This is 2
less than the previous year.
(4) Piggeries
There are 35 piggeries in the district. This is the
same number as in the previous year.