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During the year a series of special inspections was made of
the dairies to ascertain if the steam sterilising apparatus, with
which they are all equipped, was properly used. The conditions
were found to be generally satisfactory but in a few instances
where new men had recently purchased the businesses instruction
was given in the proper use of the apparatus to which they had
previously been unaccustomed.
Meat and Other Foods.—There were no infringements of
the Public Health (Meat) Regulations.
No meat is sold from stalls in the Borough.
There are now only three private slaughterhouses as the
one at West End, in the Northolt Ward, where most of the killing
was done, was demolished during the year. In the course of the
year 80 cattle, 675 sheep, 641 pigs and 106 calves were slaughtered
in these slaughterhouses. All the animals were stunned by means
of a humane implement and all meat was inspected.
There is no public slaughterhouse in the Borough.
In connection with the inspection of meat and other foods
the following were found to be diseased or unsound and were
voluntarily surrendered for destruction :—
Beef 652 lbs.
Pork 929 lbs.
Veal 427 lbs.
Rabbits 3 lbs.
Bacon 17 lbs.
Poultry 52 lbs.
Fruit 240 lbs.
Tapioca 33 lbs.
Under the provisions of the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933,
19 applications for licences were received. The applicants were
of good character and were all granted the necessary authority
to slaughter.
Food and Drugs Adulteration Act, 1928.—Mr. R. Robinson,
the Chief Officer of the Public Control Department of the Middlesex
County Council, has kindly furnished the following information
regarding samples taken by his department within the area of
the Borough:—