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90
These samples were taken as follows:—
Samples taken at cowsheds in the Borough 92
Samples in course of delivery from country cowsheds
to local dairymen and purveyors of milk
in the Borough 18
Samples taken at dairymen's premises in the
Borough 70
Samples taken in course of delivery by local dairymen
or milk sellers on their rounds in different
parts of the Borough 170
Other samples taken 10 360
Nineteen samples proved to be tuberculous, but of these nine
were obtained in group or individual testing of cows on a farm
in the Borough, in consequence of which three cows were
slaughtered under the Tuberculous Order, 1925, and found to be
affected. Four samples were from a creamery in Somerset which
obtained its supplies from a considerable number of farms, and
it was not possible to trace the source of infection. One sample
was from a farm in the Borough, but it was not possible to
discover the infected animal, as this may have been sold. Two
samples were from supplies coming from Sussex; a considerable
number of cows were examined by the Authority's Veterinary
Officers, suspected animals isolated, and samples taken. As the
result of their investigations two animals were dealt with under
the Tuberculosis Order, 1925. Three samples were taken from
supplies coming from Surrey, and again, after a considerable
number of cows had been examined by the Authority's Veterinary
Officers, suspected animals isolated and samples taken. As the
result of their investigations two animals were dealt with under
the Tubecrulosis Order, 1925.