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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
Greenwich 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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The following table indicates the number of animals slaughtered and examined :—
| Bullocks and Heifers | 191 |
| Sheep and Lambs | 985 |
| Pigs | 415 |
| 1,591 |
Every carcase and the viscera therein is examined at time of
slaughter. The system necessitates attendance for late night and
early morning duties in the Slaughter-houses.
The following table is given in accordance with Circular No. 1650:—
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 191 | — | — | 985 | 415 |
| Number inspected | 191 | — | 985 | 415 | |
| Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 43 | Nil | Nil | 2 | 12 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 22.5 | - | - | 203 | 2.89 |
| Nil | — | — | — | — | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 18 | — | — | — | 17 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 9.4 | - | - | - | 4.1 |
Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.—No application
was received under these Regulations for the marking of meat.