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(a) When there is miliary tuberculosis
of both lungs
(b) When tuberculous lesions are present
on the pleura and peritoneum
(c) When tuberculous lesions are present
in the muscular system, or in the
lymphatic glands embedded in or
between the muscles
(d) When tuberculous lesions exist in
any part of an emaciated carcase
The entire carcase
and all the organs
may be seized.
(a) When the lesions are confined to the
lungs and the thoracic lymphatic
glands
(b) When the lesions are confined to
the liver
(c) When the lesions are confined to the
pharyngeal lymphatic glands
(d) When the lesions are confined to any
combination of the foregoing, but
are collectively small in extent
The carcase, if
otherwise healthy,
shall not be condemned,
but every
part of it containing
tuberculous
lesions shall be
seized.
"In view of the greater tendency to generalisation of tuberculosis
in the pig, we consider that the presence of tubercular deposit in any
degree should involve seizure of the whole carcase and of the organs.
"In respect of foreign dead meat, seizure shall ensue in every
case where the pleura have been ' stripped.' "
The Board drew attention to this matter in the circular letter
which they addressed to the Councils of Boroughs and Urban and
Rural Districts on the 11th March, 1899, and they again referred to
it in 1901, strongly to urge upon every Borough Council to direct
those of their officers who are employed as Meat Inspectors to act in
accordance with these principles as laid down by the Royal
Commission.
These Regulations are perfectly clear and systematic, and it is
absurd to suggest, as is not infrequently done, that the wording is
indefinite and that the whole matter should be left to the discretion of
each Inspector. Something must always be left to the discretion