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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1917
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Summary of Carcases in which Tuberculosis was found in the course of inspection and how such carcases were disposed of :—
1917.
VI.
| Animals affected. | Carcase and all internal organs destroyed, | Part of carcase and all organs destroyed. | All or part of organs destroyed. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 20 | 43 | 103 | 166 |
| Pigs | 14 | 181 | 23 | 218 |
| Total | 34 | 224 | 126 | 384 |
MAINTENANCE OF LIVE-STOCK ACT AND ORDER,
1915.
The provisions of this Order since the date of coming into
operation have been administered from the Public Health Department.
The Order has on the whole offered no particular difficulty, the
provisions of the Order having been practically superseded by orders
issued by the Ministry of Food.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS & MILK SHOPS ORDER.
Cowkeepers on Register (1916) 19
,, added (1917) 1
Cowsheds on Register (1916) 30
,, added (1917) 1
Number of Cows provided for 456
Approximate number of Cows (1917) 290
Dairymen and Milk Purveyors on Register 260
added (1917) 4
Number of Premises 312
There were no removals from the Register during the year, as in
many cases business has been temporarily suspended and may be
resumed at any time.