Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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REPORT, 1890-91.
The mortality amongst the horses has been very
great during the end of December and early part of
January, owing to the exceptionally severe weather.
Influenza in its severest form was most prevalent, not
only in the Vestry's stud, but generally throughout
London. Every care and attention was bestowed
upon them, both by the Horsekeeper and Veterinary
Surgeon. This has been the heaviest death-roll since
the Vestry became possessed of horses, now fifteen
years.
Horse Fodder.
The following Tenders for the supply of horse
fodder were accepted during the year, the average cost
per horse per week for keep and bedding being
15s. 4.62d.:—
Horse Fodder.
The following Tenders for the supply of horse
fodder were accepted during the year, the average cost
per horse per week for keep and bedding being
15s. 4.62d.:—
DEATHS.
No. | Description. | When Purchased. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1890. | ||||
105 | Chestnut Gelding | March, 1890 | May 17 th | Twisted gut. |
113 | Bay Gelding | „ 1890 | Dec. 24th | Influenza. |
84 | Chestnut Gelding | „ 1888 | Dec. 26th | Broken blood vessel and ruptured liver. |
106 | Blue Roan | „ 1890 | Dec. 29th | Influenza. |
54 | Black Gelding | „ 1885 | Dec. 31st 1891. | Influenza. |
77 | Chestnut Gelding | „ 1887 | Jan. 2nd | Influenza. |
71 | Bay Gelding | „ 1887 | Jan. 3rd | Influenza. |
72 | Black Gelding | „ 1887 | Jan. 7th | Influenza. |
27 | Roan Gelding | „ 1881 | Jan. 9th | Influenza. |
119 | Black Gelding | „ 1891 | March 12th | Inflammation and acute attack of congestion of the lungs. |
25 | Bay Gelding | „ 1881 | March 20th | Inflammation. |
SALES.
No. | Description. | When Purchased. | Date of Sale. | Reason for Selling. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1890. | ||||
59 | Bay Gelding | March, 1885 | July 9th | Worn out. |
30 | Bay Gelding | „ 1882 | Oct. 14 th | Worn out, lame. |
65 | Black Mare | „ 1886 | „ „ | Worn out, lame, and cankered foot. |
78 | Bay Gelding | „ 1887 | „ „ | Worn out, lame, and cankered foot. |