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Meat Inspection
There is no reduction in the work carried on in connection
with meat inspection.
The two slaughterhouses continue to operate and maintain their
output of carcase meat.
Although there is a slight reduction in the number of horses
killed for human consumption this firm have revived their export
trade to the continent. In addition some slaughtering of cattle
now takes place and this has involved some Sunday work.
The quality of the meat dealt with in the slaughterhouse
dealing only in farm animals is of the highest standard and the
condemned portions are generally confined to offals.
The cattle dealt with in the other slaughterhouse is poor and
weight for weight a higher percentage of the meat is condemned.
The staff engaged in the work of meat inspection still operate
a rota system and their co operation to ensure an efficient service
must be recognised.
The one knackers yard in the Borough is regularly visited to
ensure compliance with the byelaws and inspection of records.
Condemned Food
The bulk of the condemned tinned food comes from the wholesale
provision merchants and disposal of this foodstuff, as with condemned
meat, is dealt with at the Council disposal works.