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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]

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Table: 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 fof action taken are as follows:-

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 fof action taken are as follows:-

Cattle Excluding CowsCowsCalvesSheepPigsHorses
Number killed (if known)18312408976-475
Number inspected18312408976-475
All diseases except Tuberculosis & Cysticerci
Whole carcases condemned652219-1
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned2764614_82
Percentage of the number in-spected affected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci18.0356.293.3730.2617.47
Tuberculosis only
Whole carcases condemned------
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned------
Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis------
Cysticercosis
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned-1----
Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration-1----
Generalised and totally condemned------

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All diseased or unfit meat was disposed of for use as knacker' s meat or in the
manufacture of animal feeding preparations.
Of the 475 horses slaughtered for human consumption, the majority were intended
for export.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1958
Slaughtermen's Licences
During the year 8 Licences were renewed and were current at 31st December.