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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Acton 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Cattle, excluding* Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep & Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Number killed | 27 | 717 | 14,129 | 2,604 | 33,536 |
| 2. Number inspected | 27 | 717 | 14,129 | 2,604 | 33,536 |
| 3. All diseases EXCEPT TUBERCULOSIS— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | - | 1 | 55 | 8 | 8 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 8 | 166 | 260 | 906 | 418 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 29.62% | 21.89% | 2.22% | 35.09% | 78% |
| 4. TUBERCULOSIS ONLY— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 5 | 32 | 31 | - | 22 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 7 | 167 | 114 | - | 1,369 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 44.4% | 27.75% | 1.02% | - | 4.14% |