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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
Erith 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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with a view to stabilising the irregular times and hours of
slaughtering which now exist.
The Inspectors keep a detailed record of all meat etc. inspected and the following table which is in the prescribed form, shows details of carcases inspected and condemned since the resumption of slaughtering in the two private establishments:—
Carcases inspected and condemned
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 233 | 33 | 205 | 438 | 8,976 |
| Number inspected | 233 | 33 | 205 | 438 | 8,976 |
| - | 2 | 3 | - | 12 | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 32 | 6 | - | - | 461 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 13.7% | 24.24% | 1.46% | - | 5.24% |
| - | - | - | - | 4 | |
| Carcases of which some part of organ was condemned | 13 | 6 | - | - | 116 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 5.57% | 19.8% | - | - | 1.34% |
The carcase and offal of a pig suspected of swine fever
was subsequently confirmed by the Diseases of Animals Officer
and the provisions of the Swine Fever Order duly operated.
The total weight of meat found to be diseased and unfit
at the slaughterhouses was 2 tons 18 cwts. 0 qrs. 14¾ lbs.
The total weight of meat confiscated at buchers' shops
was 11 cwts. 0 qrs. 27 lbs.