Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
There are no premises in Enfield where Rag Flock is manufactured,
used or sold.
FOOD.
Milk.
Previous to the latter part of 1928, examination of Milch cows
in Enfield was carried out by Mr. Hide, who during the course of
the year reported twice on the conditions he found.
In the latter part of 1928 this work was taken over by the
Middlesex County Council, who appointed their own Veterinary
Inspector to carry out this work.
Dr.Tate, the Medical Officer of Health for the County, has
supplied me with the following report:—
“ MILK AND DAIRIES ORDER, 1926.
“ TUBERCULOSIS ORDER, 1913.
“Dear Sir,,
“With reference to your letter of the 5th instant, I have
“ pleasure in forwarding to you for the purpose of your
“Annual Report information regarding the activities of the
“ County Council under the above Orders during: the year
“1929.
“In the latter part of 1928 the County Council appointed
“ Mr. Sydney Villar, F.R.C.V.S., as wholetime Veterinary
“ Inspector under the Milk and Dairies Order to carry out
“ routine veterinary examinations of all milch cattle in the
“ County of Middlesex. Mr. Villar commenced duty on
“January 1st, 1929, and endeavours, so far as possible, to
“ visit every farm in the County three or four times in the
“ course of a year.