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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
Poplar 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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In addition to the samples shown in the table on page 65 , the London County Council took samples of milk for biological examination for the presence of tubercle bacillus, as follows:—
| Premises. | Grade. | No. of samples taken | No. Tuberculous. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dairies - | Ungraded | 19 | 3 |
| Accredited | 23 | 3 | |
| Tuberculin Tested | 3 | — | |
| 45 | 6 |
Where samples were found to be tuberculous, as a result of consequent
inspection, cows believed to be the source of infection were
slaughtered under the Tuberculosis Order in three cases; in the other
three cases animals believed to be the source of infection had been disposed
of before further action could be taken.
Inspection by L .C .C. Veterinary Officers in cowsheds:—
| Premises. | Date Inspected. | No. of Cows. | Cows suffering with Mastitis. |
|---|---|---|---|
| *17 and 19, Morville | 1.2.37 | 12 | — |
| Street | 27.4.37 | 12 | 1 |
| 4.8.37 | 11 | 2 | |
| 7.10.37 | 10 | 3 |
*Two bulk samples were taken at these premises on 15th June,
1937, for examination for tubercle and proved to be negative.
Milk delivered, to Hospitals and Schools.
The arrangements for taking samples at St. Andrew's Hospital,
St. Clement's Hospital, and Bow Road Open-Air School, belonging to the
London County Council, and at Poplar Hospital, have continued throughout
the year. Samples have also been taken at Poplar Institution and
Bromley House Institution (both L.C.C. Institutions). As the milk
supplied to some of the L.C.C. Institutions is "Pasteurised" milk,
bacteriological examinations are carried out in addition to chemical
analysis. (See table, page 64.)