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The number of milk retailers has been reduced by eight
during the year. The reduction is mainly due to the difficulties
of small dealers in obtaining their supplies, and to the narrow
margin of profit during the operation of the milk prices orders
of the Food Controller. There is no reason to regret this diminution,
as those who have discontinued were keepers of small
general shops where the facilities for keeping the milk were not
ideal.
The Cow-houses are systematically inspected, and the sheds
are maintained in a fairly satisfactory condition. Efforts are
made to obtain an observance of cleanliness by the cowmen, both
of himself and the animals. A reasonable standard of cleanliness
is maintained, but there are still possibilities of improvement.
There has been an average of 458 cows in the Borough. The
milk from these is mainly consumed in this area.