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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
Hornchurch 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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view of public health staff. It must, however, be conceded that the term
'reasonable' as applied to the staff might not be regarded as reasonable
by the meat supplier who has a variety of his own problems and needs
to consider. The subject is, however, quite patently one which does
merit early consideration if our staffs are to be reasonably and economically
utilised.
Cysticercus Bovis.
It was arranged during the year that specimens involving Cysticercus
Bovis should be sent to the Veterinary Investigation Centre of the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, at Cambridge.
The following tabular statement regarding the post-mortem inspection
of animals at the two slaughterhouses is drawn up in accordance
with the Appendix to Ministry of Health Circular 17/55:-
Carcases Inspected and Condemned.
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 4338 | 455 | 1664 | 8856 | 9500 | 11 |
| Number Inspected | 4338 | 455 | 1664 | 8856 | 9500 | 11 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis and Cysticercosis- | ||||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 701 | 161 | 23 | 971 | 1611 | 0 |
| Percentage of number Inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis, etc. | 16.2 | 36.0 | 1. 1 | 11.0 | 17.0 | 0 |
| Tuberculosis only- | ||||||
| Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 262 | 0 |
| Percentage of number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 0.3. | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 0 |
| Cysticercosis only- | ||||||
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Generalised and totally condemned | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Slalighter of Animaiq Act,1958
5 Slaughterman's licences were issued during the year.