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Enfield 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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49
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924.
Under the provision of these Regulations which came into
operation on the 1st April 1925, six occupiers of slaughterhouses
have given notice of the regular practice of slaughtering animals at
fixed times on fixed days, and the others give written notice of the
day and time of their intention of slaughtering.
These organs or parts of carcases found to be diseased were
surrendered and destroyed.
The number of carcases examined during the year were
as follows:—
Cows 148
Oxen 539
Calves 65
Sheep 2765
Pigs 1526
5,043
The carcases generally were in good condition, and there was
no case which necessitated the obtaining of a Magistrate's Order.
The number of parcels of food-stuffs (15 in all) purchased in
the London Markets submitted for inspection as appearing unfit
for food, were less than usual, and consisted of fish, rabbits, fruit,
etc.