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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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| Heifers | 182 |
| Calves | 87 |
| Swine | 4,675 |
| Sheep | 19,005 |
| Lambs | 8,892 |
| Total . | 33,284 |
Whole carcases, parts or organs found to be diseased 2,253
Weight of do. 5 tons 4cwts. 1 qtr. 91bs
In accordance with the Minister of Health's request, I set out
below in tabular form, a statement concerning the post-mortem
inspection of animals.
APPENDIX
Carcases and Offal inspected and condemned in whole or in part
| Cattle Excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 537 | 88 | 87 | 27,897 | 4,675 | — |
| Number inspected | 537 | 88 | 87 | 27,897 | 4,675 | — |
| A11 diseases except T uberculosis and Cysticerci Whole carcases condemned .. | 1 | — | — | 14 | 4 | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 152 | 4 | 1 | 1,818 | 212 | _ |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci | 28.4 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 6.5 | 4.5 | — |