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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Enfield 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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The following table shews the results of inspections of the careases and organs of animals killed in the slaughterhouses of the District.
| Cattle, excluding Cows | Cows. | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 307 | 22 | 37 | 3,683 | 5,506 | 9,555 |
| Number inspected | 307 | 22 | 37 | 3,683 | 5,506 | 9,555 |
| All Diseases except Tuberculosis. Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 20 | 5 | - | 19 | 65 | 109 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 6.5 | 22.7 | - | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Tuberculosis Only. Whole carcases condemned | 1 | - | - | — | 2 | 3 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | 5 | - | - | 55 | 62 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected wit'h tuberculosis | 0.9 | 22.7 | - | - | 1.0 | 0.6 |
The organs or parts of carcases found to be diseased were surrendered
and destroyed. The weight of the meat destroyed was
1 ton 16 cwt. 2 qrs.
The carcases generally were in good condition, and there was
no case which necessitated the obtaining of a Magistrates Order,
I am satisfied that matters are still improving in regard to
meat inspection in Enfield.
The slaughtering is spread out over the whole week, Sundaysand
holidays included and till late hours at night. It absorbs a large
portion of the Sanitary Inspectors' time.