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It will be observed that the number of bovine animals slaughtered at Aldgate was
24,688; of these, 656 were found affected with tuberculosis to a varying degree. On
analysis of the figures it is found that the percentages under the various headings were
as follows:—
Bulls 18, or 12.76 per cent. affected.
Calves 40, „ .38 „ „
Cows 92, „ 37.86 „ „
Heifers 30, „ 6.91 „ „
Oxen 476, „ 3.52 „ „
As formerly stated, tuberculosis is the principal disease rendering carcases or
portions of them unfit for human food.