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all the Urban and Rural Authorities. At present some do it, others do not,
and of course the sequel to this lack of uniformity is the introduction of
suspected animals into areas where no supervision by Veterinary Officers
exists."
Other Foods.—The usual Inspections of premises have been made by
your Inspector, who has found no cause for complaint during the year.
The Medical Officer of Health for the County has specially drawn my
attention to the fact of the possibility of the disease known as Actinomycocis,
which is caused by the Ray Fungus, and which is known to affect
cattle in some parts of the British Isles, but most commonly in Russia, being
conveyed to human beings through the medium of Ox Tongues imported
from South America, where the disease is widely prevalent. I have accordingly
instructed your Inspector to be on the watch for any signs of the
diseases in tongues, and we have for our guidance a Special Report on the
subject drawn up by the Corporation of London.
Sale of Food and Drugs Act.—No action has been taken under the
Act, the County Council's Inspectors doing what is necessary in the District.
Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912.—No action has been taken.