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Of the 328 horses slaughtered for human consumption, the majority were intended
for export.
In addition to the inspection of carcases at the slaughterhouse, a large amount
of time was spent by the Senior Meat Inspector in inspecting meat and other foods in
the many wholesale butcher establishments, food warehouses and bacon factories in
that part of the Borough adjacent to Smithfield Meat Market. Apart from meat, offals
and bacon, which were both imported and home killed, the Inspector was engaged in
examining poultry, game, rabbits, sausage casings and canned goods.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1958
Slaughtermen's Licences
During the year 9 Licences were issued and were current at 31st December.
Export Certificates - Food
314 export certificates were issued; the food consisted mainly of animal casings,
bacon, meat and meat extracts, tinned and bottled meats and soups. The food was
exported to 41 countries, the majority to Ceylon, Canada, Malta, Germany, Prance,
Lebanon, Italy, U.S.A. and Austria; other countries included Trinidad, Bahamas,
Bermuda, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Holland, Venezuela, Switzerland and Guyana.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1887/1953
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act. 1928/31
Details of the inspections carried out by the Inspectors are as follows:-
Merchandise Marks Acts
Inspections 14
Contraventions found 1
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Acts
Inspections 13
Licensed Clubs
Number of licensed clubs 58
Number of applications
referred to the Department 10
Number of visits 80
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