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The following is a summary of the results of the examinations:-
Examined for
Noo of samples (a) Plate count
submitted for examination. (b) B. Coli
(c) Phosphatase Test
(d) Methylene Blue
Test Result of
Nature of sample. Examination.
Ordinary milk. 25 (a) and. (b) 4 unsatisfactory
Guernsey milk 8 (a) and (,b) all satisfactory
Pasteurised 22 (a) and (c) all satisfactory
Sterilised 3 (a) and (b) all satisfactory
Homogenised 20 (a) and (b) 1 unsatisfactory
Accreddited 7 (a) (b) & (d) 1 unsatisfactory
Tuberculin Tested. 25 (a) (b) & (d) 7 unsatisfactory
do (Pasteurised) 5 (a) and (c) satisfactory
do (Certified) 7 (a) (b) &(d) do
Vitamin D Irradiated 1 (a) and (b) satisfactory
A copy of the report of each sample was supplied to the retailer.
In the case of unsatisfactory samples, visits were paid to the premises
of the dairy concerned and investigations made into cause of the
unsatisfactory report, or if the premises were outside our area a
letter was sent to the particular person Lr firm pointing out that the
report was not satisfactory and asking for their observations. The
chief Sanitary Inspector of the local authority of that area was also
informed of such unsatisfactory reports. The replies were considered
by the Council, Further samples were taken and these, in each ease
were found to be satisfactory. Copies, of the reports were, also
supplied by the Pathologist to the County Medical Officer.,
MEAT INSPECTION.
The requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations 1921*.,
have been duly observed as regards the slaughterhouses and butchers
shops in the district. Notices of slaughtering have been given as
required by the regulations and these have been followed up in every
case by visits to the slaughterhouses, the carcases examined and all
diseased or unsound meat condemned. The butchers shops and implements
have been maintained in a cleanly condition.
CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
Cattle excluding Sheep and
Cows Cows Calves. Lambs. Pfes.
Number killed. 16 26 28 358 9,417
Number inspected 16 26 28 358 9,417
All diseases except Tuberculosis
Whole carcases condemned, - - 22
Carcases of which some
part or organ was
condemned. 3 7 - 12 57
Percentages of number
inspected affected with
disease other than
tuberculosis 18.75 26.92 - 3.35 0.83
Tuberculosis only.
Whole carcases condemned. - 1 - - 16
Carcases of which some part
or organ was condemned. 1 1 - 164
Percentage of number inspected
affected with tuberculosis. 6,25 7.69 - 1.91
Total weight of meat condemned 3 tons 9 cwt 34 lbs.
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