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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 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Calves | Sheep & Lambs | Pigs | Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Number killed | 6,855 | 10,392 | 63,887 | 80 |
| 2. Number inspected | 6,855 | 10,392 | 63,887 | 80 |
| 3. All diseases EXCEPT TUBERCULOSIS— | ||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 15 | 12 | 30 | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 128 | 746 | 609 | 21 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 2.08% | 7.29% | 1.00% | 31.25% |
| 4. TUBERCULOSIS ONLY— | ||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 11 | — | 27 | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 92 | — | 3,317 | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 1.6% | — | 5.23% | - |