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cases it has even led to the retailer voluntarily sending for
analysis samples taken from his various producers. Other
instances have occurred of the retailer welcoming an analysis
after changing a producer.
The earlier samples were taken routine of each of the
dealers. Afterwards, however, efforts were concentrated more
on those firms where previous results had been poor. The
following results therefore are really more satisfactory than
appears, in that the earlier ones were general samples and the
latter, those who earlier in the year had proved unsatisfactory.
samples taken satisfactory not satisfactory
June, 1927 16 9 7
July, 1927 16 8 8
November, 1927 16 13 3
In only one sample was the tubercle bacillus found. This
milk was traced to a cow in the district of another Authority and
it transpired that the cow was killed within two weeks.
Another sample of local production suggested mastitis. This
cow also was killed.
"Grade A" Milk.
Not all samples of "Grade A" Milk submitted for analysis
came up to the required standard, whilst the " Pasteurised " milk
samples were less satisfactory. To encourage the sale of
" Grade A" milk one would like to recommend that all the
milk granted under the Maternity and Child Welfare Service
should be of this quality. Until all parts of the district can be
served with a reliable supply, however, the suggestion does
not seem practicable.
The local results of " Pasteurised " milk do not support the
claims made by many as to its being the only safe mode of
dealing with the beverage. The essential factor in the production
of clean milk is the practice of clean methods. In many
cases the results of local producers not working with any
elaborate apparatus or in very modern premises were extremely
satisfactory, even on occasion bettering the requirements for
"Grade A" milk. The vast importance of cleanliness in this
connection cannot be too strongly emphasised.
No action has been necessary under the Public Health
(Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations 1925, as regards any
persons employed in the milk trade.