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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

Croydon 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Summary of whole carcases condemned, with the reasons for such condemnation:—

Summary of whole carcases condemned, with the reasons for such condemnation:—

Class of AnimalTuberculosis.Peritonitis.Pyaemia and Septicæmia.Metritis.Enteritis.Jaundice.Erysipelas.Emaciated, various causes.Asphyxiated.Decomposition.Johne's DiseaseNephritis and Dropsical.Immaturity.Total carcases.
Cattle6....3......l....1l..12
Sheep..............2..14......16
Pigs1732....9......1....34
Calves2......1....31....19
Totals25323I10I331612I71

Table: Summary of carcases in which tuberculosis was found in the course of inspection and method of disposal—

Summary of carcases in which tuberculosis was found in the course of inspection and method of disposal—

Animals affected.Carcase and all internal organs destroyed,Part of carcase and all organs destroyed.All or part of organs destroyed.Total.
Cattle (including 2 calves).883753
Pigs17344340701
Total25352377754

Table: General Food Inspection.The following table gives a summary of the inspections made during the year (not including visits made to slaughterhouses):—

General Food Inspection.

The following table gives a summary of the inspections made during the year (not including visits made to slaughterhouses):—

Butchers1724
Grocers306
Fishmongers661
Markets344
Fruiterers232
Hotel and cafe kitchens .108
Hawkers' carts and barrows217
Cooked and prepared meat shops128
Game dealers6
3,726