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(e) Method of slaughter and cleaning carcases.
(f) Method of disposal of offal.
(g) Method of inspection as conducted in the Frigorificos.
(h) The chief diseases and the method of dealing with carcases and organs
affected with disease.
(i) The inspection of meat used in the Canning industry.
With regard to the methods of dealing with carcases and organs, it is interesting
to note the ingenious method used in Argentina. Different coloured skewers, in either
vertical or horizontal position, are used to indicate the different lesions. This system,
if properly carried out, gives valuable information when it is found impracticable for
the organs to accompany the carcase throughout the entire inspection.
The Inspectors in Argentina are all Veterinary Surgeons.
When they can be obtained the Assistant Inspectors are selected from practical
butchers, but they do not hold any certificate as to proof of knowledge of the duties
entrusted to them.
Appendices are added to the report, and these include a statement by Dr. Suarez
as to the qualifications of the Meat Inspectors, &c., translations of the different
regulations affecting the meat trade, the future prospects of meat supplies, and a
concluding suggestion by Mr. Young respecting the advisability of a representative of
the English Government being located in a suitable centre in this meat producing area*
With this latter suggestion I am in complete accord.
It should be remembered that when the meat arrives in this country only the
carcases are available for examination, and a considerable amount of confidence must be
placed in the methods adopted in the country of slaughter.
Although the suggestion throws no reflection upon the character of the inspection
in that country, it would, I am of opinion, be an advantage to both the importing and
exporting countries if the services of an officer as suggested were available.

* I am indebted to the Clerk and Superintendent of the Central Markets for the figures relating to the market
supplies, sources of origin, &c.