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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 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Total number of animals slaughtered for human consumption in the Borough during 1925 :—

Total number of animals slaughtered for human consumption in the Borough during 1925 :—

Cattle.Sheep.Pigs.Cal*es.Total.
1559857331,656542347,211

Table: Summary of whole carcases destroyed, with the reasons for suchdestruction.

Summary of whole carcases destroyed, with the reasons for suchdestruction.

Class of Animal.Tuberculosis.Septicaemia.Emaciation, various causes.Johne's Disease.Immaturity.Inflammatory Conditions.Swine Fever.Swine Erysipelas.Asphyxiation.Jaundice.Emphysema.Total carcases.
Cattle16221.....................21
Sheep......8......5......3......16
Pigs19............11113......34
Calves2.........34......1......12
Totals37210...3201161183

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,Quarters or parts of carcase destroyed.All or part of organs destroyed.Total.
Cattle (including 2 calves)1818105141
Pigs1920431470
Total3738536611

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

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

Butchers1083
Fishmongers427
Grocers794
Greengrocers416
Game Dealers22
Cooked and prepared meat shops108
Markets276
Hawkers' carts and barrows214
Hotel and cafe kitchens405
Ice-Cream Manufacturers and Vendors284
Other premises489
4518