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City of London 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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Table: The following table shows the number of animals slaughtered as compared with 1913:—

The following table shows the number of animals slaughtered as compared with 1913:—

1914.1913.
Bulls1661,532
Calves8,3408,601
Cows1092,192
Heifers145349
Oxen10,86512,389
Sheep15,96818,996
Various6428
35,65744,087

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It will be observed that the number of bovine animals slaughtered at Aldgate was
19,625; of these, 453 were found affected with tuberculosis to a varying degree. On
malysis of the figures it is found that the percentages under the various headings were
is follows:—
Bulls 31, or 18.67 per cent. affected.
Calves 31, „ .37 „ „
Cows 27, „ 24.77 „ „
Heifers 4, „ 2.75 „ „
Oxen 360, „ 3.31 „ ,,
As formerly stated, tuberculosis is the principal disease rendering carcases or
portions of them unfit for human food.

Table: Carcases and Quarters Seized and Destroyed at Aldgate.

Carcases and Quarters Seized and Destroyed at Aldgate.

Causes for Destruction.Beef.Mutton.Veal.Goat.Pig.
Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.
Asphyxia......2...7.........
Decomposed......115...5.........
Emaciated..................1.......
Functional Derangement......3...1............
Hydræmia......32...3.........1
Lymphadenitis......1..................
Peritonitis......2..................
Pleurisy.........1...............
Tuberculosis2113......74.........
Not marketable......10...5............
Totals for year 1914211351362391—1
Totals for year 191316480501354———