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Croydon 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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the year 1950 the following animals were slaughtered there and
inspected by the Corporation's Meat Inspectors:—
Cattle
excluding
Cows.
5,198
Cows.
2,245
Calves.
664
Sheep
and
Lambs.
13,994
Goats.
442
Pigs.
972
Total.
23,073
The result of these inspections was as follows:— CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 5198 | 2245 | 664 | 13994 | 972 |
| Number inspected | 5198 | 2245 | 664 | 13994 | 972 |
| Alt Diseases except Tuberculosis. Whole Carcases condemned | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 1672 | 639 | — | 1690 | 64 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 32.2 | 28.6 | .15 | 12.1 | 7.8 |
| Tuberculosis only. Whole carcases condemned | 8 | 51 | - | - | 2 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 415 | 591 | 3 | - | 12 |
| Percentage inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 8.1 | 28.6 | .45 | — | 1.4 |
MILK SUPPLY.
During the year 124 inspections were made of dairies and
milkshops.
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.
The following licences were granted during the year:—
Dealers' Licences to use the designation "Tuberculin
Tested" 51
Licences to use the designation "Pasteurised"-
(a) Dealers' (Pasteurisers') Licences 2
(b) Dealers' Licences 58