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Hornsey 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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STATISTICS OF SLAUGHTERING, 1932.
Hornsey Butchers.
Sheep & Lambs Cows Bullocks Calves Heifers Total.
1,022 0 4 0 0 1,026
Weight of unsound offal destroyed, 333 lbs. 4 ozs.
Outside Butcher.
Sheep & Lambs Cows Bullocks Calves Helfers Total.
908 33 27 30 9 1,007
Weight of carcases and offal destroyed, 1,446 lbs. 8 ozs.
Total number of animals slaughtered 2,033
Total quantity of meat destroyed 1,779 lbs. 12 ozs.
STATISTICS OF SLAUGHTERING, 1926—1932.
| Year. | Beasts. | Sheep. | Swine. | Calves. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 195 | 2,843 | 27 | 0 | 3,065 |
| 1927 | 144 | 2,374 | 21 | 16 | 2,555 |
| 1928 | 58 | 1,526 | 0 | 1 | 1,585 |
| 1929 | 21 | 1,303 | 0 | 1 | 1,325 |
| 1930 | 4 | 1,024 | 0 | 0 | 1,028 |
| 1931 | 4 | 741 | 34 | 0 | 779 |
| 1932 | 73 | 1,930 | 0 | 30 | 2,033 |
The Byelaws relating to slaughter-houses were revised in
November, 1930, and the use of a "mechanical killer" made
compulsory in the slaughter of any bull, ox, cow or heifer.
The local R.S.P.C.A. Inspector has tried to encourage the
use of the humane, or mechanical, killer for the slaughter of
sheep and has lent instruments and cartridges to the butchers in
the hope of making the method popular with them.
FISH.
Boxes of fish brought from the London Market are sometimes
found to be unsound on arrival at their destination. These
are submitted for examination, destroyed, and a "condemned"
note is given, which enables the dealer to obtain a fresh supply
or an allowance from the wholesaler. This arrangement is quite
good and results in prompt notification.