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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924/52 and the Meat Inspection Regulations 1963, , notices were received during the year in respect of the intended slaughter of animals for human consumption. Details of action taken are as follows:-
| Cattle Excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 272 | 1,495 | 85 | 38 | — | 541 |
| Number inspected | 272 | 1,495 | 85 | 38 | — | 541 |
| Whole carcases condemned | 8 | 85 | — | 6 | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 42 | 765 | 2 | 2 | — | 46 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci | 18.38 | 56.86 | 2. 35 | 21.05 | — | 8.5 |
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Generalised and totally condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
All diseased or unfit meat was disposed of for use as knacker's meat or in the
manufacture of animal feeding preparations.
Of the 541 horses slaughtered for human consumption, the majority were intended
for export.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1958
Slaughtermen's Licences
During the year ten Licences were renewed and were current at 31st December.