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of sheep and calves killed, but a decrease in the number of pigs,
the total number of animals killed being somewhat less than in the
previous year, but the amount of meat destroyed has increased.
The number of carcases examined during the year under these
Regulations is as follows:—
Oxen 245 Organs or parts of carcases found diseased 48
Cows 2 „ „ „ „ 0
Calves 174 „ „ „ „ 0
Sheep 12,736 „ „ „ „ 423
Pigs 4,848 „ „ „ „ 146
Totals 18,005 „ „ „ „ 617
The organs or parts of carcases found to be diseased were surrendered
and destroyed. The weight of the meat destroyed was
6 tons 14 cwt. 3 qrs. 21 lbs.
The carcases generally were in good condition, and there was
no case which necessitated the obtaining of a Magistrate's Order.
UNSOUND MEAT AND FOODS.
In this connection frequent visits were paid to the slaughterhouses,
shops and markets, the number of inspections for this
purpose being:—
Slaughterhouses 1,415
Shops 176
Stalls in Markets 1,058
2,649
As in previous years, foodstuffs purchased in the various
London Markets were submitted for inspection, and 40 parcels were
found to be unfit for human consumption ; these consisted of fish,
poultry, meat, vegetables, etc.
Certificates were given in all cases, as it was found that the
articles were unfit for the food of man, so that the owner might
obtain replacement of the goods or return of the money from the
wholesale dealer.
Seventeen certificates in all were granted.
COFFEE STALLS.
As stated in previous reports, renewal of old Licences and the
plans for new Coffee Stalls are passed through this Department, and
up-to-date provision is required with regard to the removal of refuse,
water supply and drainage.