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66 Medical Officers of Health Annual Report.
In connection with this subject the more efficient
inspection of the physical condition of Milch Cows will
presently engage the attention of the legislature, and I
trust that means will be taken whereby all diseased
animals may be either destroyed or removed.
The inspection of meat in slaughter-houses is
another kindred question. There is no doubt that the
opinion of Sanitarians is becoming increasingly favourable
to the slaughter of cattle in public abattoirs. The
inspection of diseased meat can only thereby be efficiently
carried out.
Houses let in
Lodginegs.
These bye-laws have not yet been put in
force in this sub-district. I mentioned my
objections to their application in this parish in my last
report. My opinion still remains the same as expressed
in that report.
In reviewing generally the sanitary work of the
year, I cannot doubt that a great deal of useful and
necessary work has been accomplished. The house to
house visitation has been maintained more vigorously
than ever. All notices have been complied with readily
with one or two exceptions. No epidemic of any serious
proportions has visited us, with the exeeption of Measles
and Whooping Cough, which are non-notifiable diseases,
and are, therefore, not so directly under control.
All operations have been carried out in a zealous and
harmonious manner by the various officers of the Board.
To the Sanitary Committee as well as the various officers
concerned, I have pleasure in tendering my thanks for
the support and assistance I have received in the performance
of the duties of my office.
Wm. Y. ORR, M.B., C.M., D.P.H.,
Medical officer of Health for Putney and Roehamptcn.