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doubtful and a later one was positive to guinea pig inoculation
test. Separate samples of all the producers were then taken for
bacteriological examination. One of these showed blood and cells
present and another suggested the presence of mastitis. Three of
the suspicious milks were then examined biologically and two
were found to be positive. Two cows of the herd were slaughtered,
both of which showed signs of tuberculosis post mortem. A
veterinary inspection of the other herd giving a positive milk,
showed one cow with indurated udder but negative tuberculin
reaction.
Subsequent examination of samples of milk from this producer
gave no further indication of disease amongst any animals.
Meat.
There are four slaughter houses in the district, one licensed
and three registered. To these, a total of 530 visits were paid
during the year. The question of the provision of a Municipal
Abattoir has been deferred.
Bakehouses.
There are two factory and two retail bakehouses in the
district; to these 48 visits were paid in the course of the year.
Sale of Food and Drugs.
These Acts are administered by the Essex County Council.
During the year 255 samples were analysed of which 53 were milk
and 77 butter. Proceedings were taken on two occasions, one in
respect of milk and the other butter, and fines inflicted in each
case.