Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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All cancerous and foul ulcers.
All tubercular softenings of the lungs and
liver.
False leprosy of horned cattle.
True leprosy of pigs, and cutaneous erysipelas.
Blennorrhœa of the vagina of cows.
Jaundice.
Poisoning of every kind.
Consumption in general.
Nevertheless, if, after having destroyed the parts
affected by the disease, the other parts are sound
and wholesome, they can be sold in the following
cases, after having been examined and carefully
considered by two licensed veterinary surgeons:—
Gangrenous peripneumonia.
Softening of the lungs and liver.
Slight inflammations.
False leprosy.
Blennorrhea of cows.
In cases of extraordinary symptoms of disease,
the inspector, if he is not a licensed veterinary
surgeon, is to take the opinion and advice of a
licensed veterinary surgeon.
The execution of the ordinances relating to this
matter rests with the Prefet of Police.