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Cowsheds and Milkshops Orders of 1885, 1886 and 1889, so
far as they relate to England and Wales, and all Regulations
made thereunder by Local Authorities.
The general object of the Order is to ensure Milk being
produced and delivered to the consumer in a clean and pure
state.
It is the custom of the Department to issue a copy of
the Order to all persons applying for registration of dairy
premises in the Borough in order that they may be aware of
the general provisions regarding the standard of cleanliness
required.
Meat.—During the year it was not found necessary to
seize any animal or meat exposed for sale, or deposited in any
place for the purpose of sale, or preparation for sale.
The following were voluntarily surrendered and destroyed:
19 tons, 15cwt., 3 qrs., 14 lbs. of Mutton; 2cwt., 1 qr. 11lbs.
of Pork.
The Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924, which
came into force on the 1st April, 1925, provide for the better
regulation and supervision of slaughter-houses and protection
of meat against contamination by dirt, etc.
There are 109 premises where meat, bacon, etc., are either
stored or exposed for sale.

Forty-five inspections were made by the Inspectors during
the year.
From information received from the licensees the following
is the number of beasts, etc., slaughtered during the year:—
Beasts 239 Pigs 809
Sheep 1,497 Calves 29