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Owing to the veterinary inspection of cows being taken over by
the Ministry, the services of the Veterinary Officer previously employed
by the Council to make quarterly inspections of all cows were terminated.
At the end of the year there were nine registered dairies, one dairy
having been removed from the register through disuse.
The number of registered retailers was 44, of whom 16 reside outside
the District.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
There are two Slaughterhouses within the District, both of which
are licensed annually.
The number of animals slaughtered during the year was 1,053.
As required by the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933, all animals
are slaughtered with a mechanically operated instrument, the Cash
Captive Bolt Killer and the Greener Safety Killer being the instruments
used.
Licences to slaughter animals were granted to four slaughtermen.
Notifications of intention to slaughter are forwarded regularly by
the occupier of one of the licensed slaughterhouses, a regular slaughter
notice being supplied by the other licensee. The Sanitary Inspectors
examined over 90 per cent. of the carcases before these were placed
on the market.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 15 bakehouses within the District, 8 of which are used
for baking bread, the remainder being chiefly used for making confectionery.
All the premises were inspected periodically and are
generally well kept.
OTHER FOOD PREMISES.
No alteration in the number of fish friers took place during the
year, and their businesses were generally well conducted. Few complaints
were received regarding them, and routine inspections revealed little to
which exception could be taken. This occupation is not scheduled as
an offensive trade in this District.
All shops, kitchens of restaurants, tea rooms and other places where
food is prepared or sold were inspected and appropriate action taken
where necessary.
FACTORIES.
There are 161 Factories within the District. In addition there are
20 Workplaces.
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