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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
Southgate 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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Bovines, 258; Sheep and Lambs, 8,343; Calves. 69; Pigs,
14,754.
(1937. Bovines, 240; Sheep and Lambs, 7,133; Calves, 87;
Pigs, 15,334. Total 22,794.)
As a result of these examinations, 225 separate diseased or unsound conditions were discovered, the carcases or organs receiving the necessary attention. Details of these conditions are as follows:
| Bovine Carcases. | Weight in lbs. | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 separate portions affected with Tuberculosis | 150 | |
| 3 ,, ,, ,, ,, Actinomycosis | 89 | |
| 4 ,, ,, ,, ,, Abscesses | 42 | 281 |
| 1 separate portion affected with Bruising | 42 | |
| 3 separate portions affected with Distoma | 8 | |
| 1 ,, portion ,, ,, Caseous Lymphadenitis | 9 | |
| 17 | ||
| 193 separate portions affected with Tubgrculosis | 826 | |
| 14 ,, ,, ,, ,, Cirrhosis | 72 | |
| 1 ,, portion ,, ,, Abscesses | 5 | 903 |
| 1,243 (11 cwts. 11 lbs.) | ||
The incidence of disease in the different food animals inspeoted
during the past year as compared with the previous four years is
shown in the following table:—
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