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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
Merton and Morden 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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Meat Inspection. Practically the whole of the home killed
meat is prepared in central abattoirs, but pig clubs established
for the war period are allowed to slaughter on their premises
if found suitable.
Several of the pig clubs in the surrounding districts take advantage of this arrangement and use the registered slaughter-house attached to the Trafalgar Pig Club at 129 High Street, Merton.
| Carcases Inspected. | Cattle | Cows | Calves | Sheep | Pigs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | - | - | - | - | 198 |
| Number inspected | - | - | - | - | 198 |
| Number found fit for human consumption | - | - | - | - | 195 |
Milk Supply. There are no producers of milk registered
within the Urban District.
Practically all the milk supplied to the district is derived
from the South Eastern Counties and arrives either by rail
or road. 69 inspections were made to dairies and milk shops
during 1946. Twenty-four samples of milk were submitted for
bacteriological examination during the year and all were
reported as satisfactory.
Twenty licences were granted to dealers under the Milk
(Special Designations) Regulations and were in force at 31st
December, 1946.
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