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fact made in many places, occupies, on an
average, the following time, viz.:—
Carcase of Beef 7 minutes.
Carcase of Pork 5 ,,
Carcase of Sheep 4 „
This trial, made at the shops of different
salesmen, of a large number of carcases,
was devoid of result, except as defining
the time required for the work in question.
That is, such an examination as would enable
the officer to take the sole responsibility of the
meat being sold, and on which he would
feel justified in going into the witness-box
and stating on oath that it was absolutely free
from any sign of disease visible to the naked
eye. Longer time would, of course, be
required should it be necessary to dismember
or cut into the carcases, which the law does not
authorise the Inspector to do before seizure.
A microscopical exploration for the detection
of parasites, or morbid deposits, in the flesh
would necessarily occupy a much longer time,
and could not be made on the premises of the
seller.