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A large number of carcasses were also forwarded to
the market from animals which were diseased, and
the inspection in the district of slaughter had not
been adequate.
The method of the packing of Irish carcasses and
offal left much to be desired.
Difficulties were experienced also for a month or
six weeks in connection with the disposal of condemned
products. The contractor was unable to remove the
whole of the material, and emergency arrangements
had to be improvised.
Dr. MacFadden of the Local Government Board
drew the attention of the Army Council to the
difficulties, and by his assistance Army motor lorries
were placed at the disposal of the Corporation for the
removal of the products.
The National Salvage Council arranged for the
receipt and disposal of the surplus unsound meat
which could not be accepted by the contractor.
Supplies.—211,090 tons were delivered at the
Market during the year, being a decrease of 71,810
tons as compared with the previous year. *
A five per cent, examination of all consignments
of Argentine Ox Tongues is still being continued.
Out of 285,276 tongues examined for this reason
* Information supplied by Mr. H. W. G. Millman, Superintendent of the
Central Markets.