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Exportation of Meat.
In May, 1914, the Sanitary Committee agreed to the following scale of charges
respect of the examination and certification of meat for export.
1st 100 quarters of beef or carcases of mutton at 6d. each.
2nd ,, ,, ,, ,, at 5d. ,,
3rd „ „ „ „ „ at 4d. „
4th ,, ,, ,, ,, at 3d. ,,
5th
and „ ,, ,, ,, ,, at 2d. ,,
over.
Notwithstanding the above reduction in charges, the trade shows a large decrease
as compared with 1913, and practically ceased towards the latter end of the year, this
being due in a great measure to the sudden increase in prices owing to war conditions.
The following table shows the amount of meat exported from the Central Markets
accompanied by Certificates granted by the Medical Officer of Health.

TUBERCULOSIS.
Tuberculosis still remains the most prevalent disease noted in meat exposed for sale
in the Central Markets.
It will be observed that there is a slight decrease in the amount of meat seized
as compared with the figures for the year 1913, as shown by the following Table.
Tuberculous Meat Seized at Central Markets during the Year 1914.