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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 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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houses were closed arrangements were made for one of the Private
Slaughterhouses to deal with casualties and pigs which were
allowed to be slaughtered by the Ministry of Food. These arose
from cottagers' pigs, Pig Clubs, etc. During 1942 the following
animals were slaughtered at this Private Slaughterhouse:—
Goats. Pigs. Total.
68 181 249
Summary of Whole Carcases Condemned with the Reasons for such Condemnation.
| Class of Animal. | Tuberculosis | Mould. | Unsound. | Total Carcases. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Calves | — | — | — | — |
| Sheep | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Pigs | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Carcases Inspected and Condemned. | ||||
| Cattle. | Calves. | Sheep and Goats. | Pigs. | |
| Number killed | 107 | 13 | 71 | 324 |
| Number inspected | 107 | 13 | 71 | 324 |
| AM Diseases Except Tuberculosis. | ||||
| Whole Carcases Condemned | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 13 | - | - | 5 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 13.1 | - | - | 1.8 |
| Tuberculosis Only. | ||||
| Whole Carcases Condemned | - | - | - | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 23 | - | - | 3 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 21.5 | - | — | 1.2 |