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22. MEAT INSPECTION AND
ANIMAL PROTECTION
MEAT INSPECTION REGULATIONS
The large factory slaughterhouse at Acton is engaged in the slaughtering and
processing of pigs by a moving line system dealing with approximately 327 carcases an
hour. The Council maintains a staff of authorised meat inspectors and assistants to
carry out the provisions of the Meat Inspection Regulations, 1956, as amended by the
Meat Inspection (Amendment) Regulations, 1966.
POULTRY INSPECTION
There are no poultry processing and packing premises in the borough.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1950
Southall Market
Mr. J.A. Morris, M.R.C.V.S., continued in his duties under the Act at Southall
Market and authorised 52 market sales under the Regulation of the Movement of Swine
Order, 1959, and issued 630 movement licences authorising 15,201 pigs to be moved out
of the market. Of 32 vehicles inspected, no contraventions were found.
Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957
Three plants are still in operation and are working satisfactorily.
SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1958
16 applications for renewal of existing licences were received and granted.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
4 applications for the renewal of licences were received and granted. The premises
concerned were inspected on 6 occasions during the year.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Licences in respect of 22 premises were renewed. The number of routine inspections
was 66.
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