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FOOD SUPERVISION. 77
The Inspector visited the slaughterhouses on 492 (582) occasions when killing was in
progress, and examined 4,676 (5,363) carcases in process of dressing, viz.— 131 (152) of
bullocks, 4,536 (5,206) of sheep, and 9 (5) of calves. The numbers of animals slaughtered
continues to decline.
The following organs (total weight, 350 [1,800] lbs.) were destroyed during the year, for
the reasons assigned in each case :—
Sheep. Livers, 12—parasites 8, cirrhosis 2, and abscesses 2.
Pluck, 1—pleuro-pneumonia.
Bullocks. Livers, 11—parasites 6, abscesses 4, tuberculosis 1.
Lungs, 4— ,, 1, abscesses 1, tuberculosis 2.
Hearts, 2—tuberculosis.
Heads and tongues, 4—Tuberculosis.
Mesentery, 1—Tuberculosis.
Food Purveyors' Premises.—The appended statement gives the numbers of the different
classes of premises under the supervision of the Department, and of the occasions on which
such premises were inspected during the year.

Miscellaneous.—In addition to the above, there are 4 premises where fish curing is carried
on, and 9 where the manufacture of sausages takes place. Such premises are systematically
inspected as to their construction, and maintenance in a proper state and as to the food
materials dealt with thereat.
Milk Supply.
Cowsheds.—The only one in the Borough is situate at—
Star Street, No. 39, is licensed for 10 cows, but not more than 5 are kept.
The shed is always in excellent condition. The Inspector reports that he visited the premises
4 times during the past year. The Officers of the County Council make frequent inspections
of the premises and the animals kept there.
Dairies and Milkshops.—At the end of 1908, 176 names were on the Register. During the
past year 14 names were added, 7 removed, and 12 changed, leaving 183 effective entries at