Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Sheep.
Carcases : 1 Emaciated, 2 Suffocation 3
Lungs : 3 Abscesses, 103 Congestion, 43
Strongulus Rufescens} 23 Pneumonia, 1
Pleurisy, 8½ Parasites 181½
Livers : i8½ Flukes, 7 Distomatosis 38½
Parasites, 2 Congestion, 2 Cirrhosis, 7½
Abscesses, 1 Mutilation, 13 Cysts, 11
Strongulus Rufescens 1oo½
Hearts : 6 Congestion 6
Plucks : 2 Congestion, 1 Fchinococcus, 1
Abscess, 3 Flukes, 1 Pleurisy 8
Miscellaneous.
1 4lb. tin "Turkey and Ham" Galantine.
2 tins Jellied Veal.
Quantity of imitation almond paste and puff pastry.
1 Cod.
2 Hake.
2 lbs. Smoked Fillet.
2 Bream (4lbs. 140ZS.)
5 stone of Skate Wings.
6 Rabbits.
1 Turkey.
1 Sheep's Head.
Slaughterhouses.
The number of private slaughterhouses in Finchley is
as follows :
Type of Slaughterhouse—
Registered Nil
Licensed 5
The number of visits paid to the five slaughterhouses
was 671. Most of these visits have been made for the
purpose of inspecting the carcases and organs of animals
slaughtered for human consumption. Attention has also
been 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.
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