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Only a small proportion is produced in the borough, due largely
to the absorption of land for building" purposes and the decreasing
amount of available pasture land.
The Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915, and the Milt
and Dairies Orders gave additional powers to deal with milt
premises.
Dairies, milkshops and cowsheds have received continuous
inspection. In the case of dairies separate premises are required
for the storage of milk and also for the washing of utensils. Alterations
have been carried out to existing dairies in conformity with
modern practice.
Mechanical refrigeration and cooling is used by increasing
numbers of dairymen in the Borough as part of their equipment.
Enquiries show that approximately 18,679 gallons of milt
are sold daily in the Borough. Of this amount 90% is bottled,
2% is retailed as loose milk, the remaining 8% being sold wholesale
to large consumers. These figures are interesting in view of
the fact that eleven years ago the whole of the milk sold was
distributed loose. The sale of this type of milk, whether in shops
or on the rounds, is discouraged.
Of the total milk sold daily in the Borough, 13,881 gallons is
graded milk. This figure is extremely gratifying and draws
attention to the remarkable changes which have taken place in the
treatment and distribution of our milk supplies.
Sterilised milk continues to be sold in the Borough.
An innovation is the introduction of milk sold in waxed
cartons; this method ensures that by ingenious machinery the
carton is made and filled with milk and delivered ready sealed.
During this operation it is untouched by hand. This method,
which entirely eliminates the costly bottle, appears to appeal to the
public, judging by the increasing amount which is being sold,
It will be interesting to watch the progress of this new method of
distribution.
Large numbers of samples have been obtained both for
chemical and bacteriological analysis during the year. When a
sample of milk is not up to a reasonable standard of bacterial
purity the supplier, whether retailer or producer, is notified. At
the same time he is invited to interview the Chief Sanitary.