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not always taken with regard to the conditions under which the
businesses are carried on. There are certain matters which require
your special attention, amongst which are the following items:—
Dairies.—All the milk stored in a dairy should be kept
covered in such a manner as to prevent the access of dust or
foreign substances of any kind, and upon delivery from the
farm by rail should be strained immediately. All persons handling
or dealing with the milk should be scrupulously clean in person
and clothing.
Cowsheds.—Cows should be groomed daily and their udders
cleansed before milking. On inspection, animals have been
found with dung accumulations on the udders and flanks in such
a position that if not removed must contaminate the milk in the
process of milking. The persons milking should carefully cleanse
their hands before operating. The walls of the cowshed should
be periodically brushed down and kept free from dust and cobwebs.
Milkshops (Registered Purveyors of Milk).—Milk for sale
on shop counters, &c., should be kept covered in such a manner
as to prevent the access of flies or dust from any other commodity,
or from the street surface in dry or dusty weather. Milk should
not be kept near such articles as paraffin oil, fish, &c.
Preservatives.—No preservatives of any kind should be added
to milk. Notice is Hereby Given that action will be taken
under the Sale of Foods and Drugs Acts in instances where preservatives
are reported in milk.
I trust you will give the above your very careful consideration so
far as it may apply to your premises, and that you will take every
precaution to prevent any conditions arising likely to deteriorate the
quality of the milk.
Yours faithfully,
H. W. Roberts,
Medical Officer of Health.
In no case was it found necessary to take legal proceedings.

In each case the necessary measures were taken, in accordance
with the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops Orders.