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Milk.
The thirteen dairies within the Borough, subject to regular
inspection, have been maintained in a hygienic condition, and in
no case has there been cause for complaint as to any milk distributed
therefrom. At the Pasteurising and bottling depot in Bollo Lane,
milk has been processed to full capacity throughout the year, and
no cause for complaint has been registered. Including the samples
of milk at the above depot, 144 samples have been taken, and on
submission to the prescribed phosphatase test, in each case the milk
was proved to have been properly pasteurised.
Water.
Five samples of water were taken and submitted for examination,
three as to bacteriological and two as to chemical content, and in
every case the, result showed the sample to be satisfactory.
Ice-cream.
During the year 23 samples were taken of ice-cream sold within
the Borough, and the. results of examination by the pathologist
indicated in certain cases the need for more care in handling the
product.
During inspection of, premises and plant and in conversation
with manufacturers, proper and thorough cleansing of the plant
used in processing and strict attention to personal hygiene were
stressed.
The reduction in bacterial content of the product in successive
examinations is consistent with improvements in the general conditions
of plant and premises and indicates that special supervision
in this trade is warranted.
Diseases of Animals.
In the course of the year there occurred outside the Borough
two outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease, in respect of which Acton
was included in the Schedules of Infected Areas, and 271 licences
were granted by this Local Authority for the removal of pigs into
the borough for slaughter.