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These samples were taken as follows:—
Samples taken at cowsheds in the Borough 79
Samples in course of delivery from country cowsheds
to local dairymen and purveyors of milk
in the Borough 28
Samples taken at dairymen's premises in the
Borough 68
Samples taken in course of delivery by local
dairymen or milk sellers on their rounds in
different parts of the Borough 151
Other samples taken 14
340
Eleven samples proved to be tuberculous, but of these four
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 Tuberculosis Order, 1925, and found to be
affected. One sample was from a supply 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 one animal was dealt
with under the Tuberculosis Order, 1925. Two samples were
taken from supplies coming from Surrey, and after a considerable
number of cows had been examined, two animals were found
affected with tuberculosis and dealt with under the Order. One
sample was taken from a supply from Kent, and after investigation
one animal was found affected with tuberculosis and dealt
with under the Order.
The following Table summarises the results of the bacteriological
examination of ordinary milk samples, taken under the
Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915, from 1st January to
'1st December, 1935 : —