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MILK SUPPLY.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
No. of registered dairymen and retail purveyors of
milk (inclusive of 10 cowkeepers occupying 15
cowsheds) 90
No. of registered premises 115
The bulk of the milk produced at dairy farms is sold
wholesale, and no bottling is done at these farms.
The main supply of milk used for local consumption is
derived from the multiple Dairy Companies' central depots,
whence it is delivered to the retail branch shops in sealed
bottles ready for distribution.
There is one pasteurising depot in the Borough licensed
and supervised by this Authority. This depot is equipped
with all modern appliances employed in the pasteurisation
of milk, a large volume being treated annually. The reports
on samples of milk taken periodically indicate that the milk
is pasteurised in a satisfactory manner.
There are only a few retail dairies at which bottling is
performed on the premises, entailing cleansing of milk vessels.
All premises used for the supply of milk are inspected
periodically to ensure proper conduct of the business from the
public health aspect.
Designated Milks—'Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923
and 1936.
82 samples were taken and submitted for bacteriological
examination during the year.
4 of the samples failed to comply with the standard
required by the Orders : appropriate action was taken, and
subsequent samples examined were found to be satisfactory.
The remaining 78 samples complied with the Orders.
17 of the samples were also examined for tubercle bacilli,
but in no case were these found.
In addition, 2 samples of raw milk were taken.