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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
Chislehurst 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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The following Table shows the work carried out during the year:—
MEAT.— CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (if known) Number of animals killed | 112 | 6 | 42 | 1039 | 1445 |
| Number of animals inspected | 112 | 6 | 42 | 1039 | 1445 |
| (All diseases except Tuberculosis) Whole carcases condemned | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | 1 | ... | 2 | 31 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with diseases other than Tuberculosis | 1.7 | 13.3 | ... | 2 | 2.4 |
| Tuberculosis Only Whole carcases condemned | ... | ... | ... | ... | 2 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | 1 | 1 | ... | 65 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 1.7 | 13.3 | 2.3 | ... | 4.6 |
Fish
Mutton
Pork
Beef
The following amount of meat has been destroyed as being
unfit for human consumption:—
-
-
1
1
Tons
-
-
-
1
cwt.
1
-
2
3
qrs.
5
6
4
8
lb.