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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1919
Sixty-fourth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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Milkshops and Dairies—At the close of the year there were 594 milkshops
and dairies on the register, 9 having been added, and 1 removed
from it.
They received 693 visits from the District Sanitary Inspectors, who
Served 32 notices for the execution of various sanitary improvements and
the cleansing of dirty utensils.
List of diseased or unsound meat and organs discovered in slaughter houses during the year 1919 :—
| No. of Cases | Description of Animal Affected. | Nature of Disease or Affection. | Extent of Disease. | How disposed of. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 Cows and 1 Bull | Tuberculosis (generalised) | Carcase and all organs | N.B. —On the ground of National economy the bulk of the meat and organs found unfit for human food was disposed of to Pig Keepers' for Pigs' food; and in other cases it was destroyed by fire. |
| 1 | Cow | Tuberculosis (localised) | Part Carcase and all organs | |
| 3 | 2 Cows and 1 Bull | do. do. | Part Carcase and part organs | |
| 2 | 1 Ox and 1 Heifer | do. do. | All organs | |
| 6 | 3 Cows and 3 Oxen | do. do. | Part organs | |
| 2 | 2 Pigs | do. do. | Heads and Throat glands | |
| 2 | Sheep | Moribund condition | Carcase and all organs | |
| 5 | Oxen and Cows | Bruised-ante mortum | Parts of Carcase | |
| 2 | Fœ tus of Ewes | Unwholesome | Entire | |
| 1 | Sheep | Abscess | Part of Carcase and Lungs | |
| 2 | do. | do. | Liver, Lungs and diaphragm | |
| 5 | do. | do. | Livers | |
| 43 | Oxen, including Heifers, Cows and Bulls | Parasitic (Dis. Hep.) | do. | |
| 32 | Sheep | Parasitic (various) | do. | |
| 4 | Horses | Hydatid Cysts | do. |
Offensive Trades.—The 4 tripe dressers, 2 gut scrapers and the knacker's
yard received 42 visits during the year.
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[1919