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Of the 231 specimens from suspected cases of Diphtheria, 33
were found to be positive, and of the 157 specimens from suspected
cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis 22 proved positive.
There were 92 samples of sewage and effluent analysed and
reported on.
Diseases of Animals Acts.—By the Tuberculosis Order of
1913, made by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, Tuberculosis
in cows was mada compulsorily notifiable as from the 1st of
May, 1913, but no cases have been notified in the Borough.
During the year 6 cases of Parasitic Mange have occurred
at Stables in the Borough. All these cases have been dealt with
by the Council's Veterinary Inspector. In all cases the animals
recovered.
The Inspector issued certificates for the removal into the
Borough of 3 pigs.
The cattle siding and gangways at the Hornsey Station have
been frequently inspected, and were found satisfactory.
Sale of Food and Drug's Acts.—Mr. Richard Robinson,
Chief of the Weights and Measures Staff for the County of
Middlesex, has kindly supplied me with the following information
as to samples of Foods and Drugs taken by the County
Council Inspector in the Borough of Hornsev during the Year
1919:—
No. of Samples
taken.
No. of samples
adulterated.
Milk 133 14
Cream 2 –
Miscellaneous 16 –
151
14
Number of prosecutions 4
Number of convictions 1
Summonses withdrawn 2
Dismissed on warranty 1
The figures given for adulterated samples include some adulterated
informal samples in respect of which no proceedings could
be taken.
Shops Acts.—There are 1,102 shops in the Borough classified
according to the principal trade carried on in each shop.
During the year 1,022 visits have been made to the shops.