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Hendon 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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TABLE XIII.
COUNTY COUNCIL OF MIDDLESEX.
Borough of Hendon.
List of samples taken during the year ended 31st December, 1933
| Article. | Taken. | Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 205 | 3 |
| Hake | 19 | 7 |
| Lemon Soles | 11 | 2 |
| Sweets | 1 | — |
| Meat | 2 | — |
| Minced Beef | 1 | — |
| Sausages | 3 | — |
| 242 | 12 |
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1894—1927.
Report of Mr. S. J. Chapman, Inspector under Diseases of Animals
Act:—
Foot and Mouth Disease.
On the 11th January, Hendon was by an order issued by the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries, included in a "Controlled Area" whereby the
movement of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and deer, could only be effected subject
to the issue of Licences by the Inspector of the Local Authority.
18 Licences were issued or countersigned in respect of 164 animals.
On February 2nd, Hendon was. by an order, included in an " Infected
Area."
27 Licences were issued or countersigned in respect of the removal of
123 animals.
Tuberculosis (Tuberculosis Orders 1925 and 1931).
Three cows, notified under the Tuberculosis Order, were examined and
tested by Mr. E. R. Sherren, the Council's Veterinary Inspector, and were
found to be suffering from Tuberculosis. Orders were issued for the
slaughter of these animals and the post-mortem examination revealed that