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Included also in the figures given were large quantities of meat,
aji, milk, etc., to a degree out of condition, and brought into the
Borough for manufacturing purposes. This material received the
tpecial and detailed attention of the Sanitary Inspectors to ensure
their fitness for human food at the time of manufacture.
Milk-
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Regular inspection of the 14 dairies within the Borough showed
these to be satisfactory, a good standard of cleanliness being maintained.
At the milk bottling Depot at Bollo Lane the High
Temperature Short Time process of Pasteurisation has been adopted,
and samples taken at the Depot and submitted to the Phosphatase
test as prescribed by the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations
1936/1941, have in. every case shown the milk to be properly
pasteurised.
Milk Samples.
During the year 37 samples of milk have been taken from
premises or roundsmen within the Borough for submission to
bacteriological examination, and in every case the results of the
examination have shown the milk to be satisfactory.
In addition to the regular sampling of milk at the Bollo Lane
Depot for Phosphatase tests, 53 samples have been taken from
premises and roundsmen for the same purpose and the results in
every case have been satisfactory.
Diseases of Animals.
Throughout the year the Borough has been free of notifiable
diseases of animals, and was not included in any Schedule of
Infected Areas.
Slaughterhouses.
The slaughterhouses at Atlas Road and Hanbury Road have
been in commission throughout the year, and the carcase of every
animal slaughtered has been examined as to its fitness for human
food. The number of animals slaughtered is 70,735 pigs and 2,890
horses.
Tables showing the details of meat and offal surrendered
following examination by the Sanitary Inspectors will be found on
two succeeding pages.