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The number of visits paid to the seven slaughterhouses
was 1,172. Most of these visits have been made for the
purpose of inspecting" the carcases and organs of animals
slaughtered for human consumption. Attention has alsobeen
given to the condition, generally, of the slaughterhouses
and steps have been taken to ensure compliance with
the provisions of the byelaws with respect to these premises.
The Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
In accordance with the provisions of this Act, all animals,
including sheep, which are slaughtered in a slaughter-house
within the district must be stunned by means of a
mechanically-operated instrument kept in proper repair,
Steps have been taken to ensure that the provisions of
the Act have been properly carried out and this method of
slaughter has proved quite satisfactory.
The number of persons licensed under the Act by the
Corporation to slaughter animals was 21.
Butchers' Shops.
There are 47 butchers' shops in the district.
All the shops are provided with glass fronts.
These premises have been visited periodically and the
provisions of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, which
provide for the cleanliness of the premises, apparatus,utensils
and vehicles, the precautions to be taken against
the contamination of meat, the storage and removal of
refuse, etc., have been, generally, well observed.
Bakehouses.
The number of bakehouses in the district is 40. During
the year 4 new bakehouses were opened and 2 existing bakehouses
were closed.
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