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 Barnet Rural District]
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REPORT OF THE MEAT INSPECTOR
E. P. OFFORD M.R.C.V.S.
Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number known killed | 68 | 21 | 38 | 139 | 127 |
Number inspected | 61 | 18 | 31 | 120 | 108 |
All diseases except tuberculosis: Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | — |
Some part or organ of carcase condemned | 12 | 2 | — | 11 | j— |
Percentage of number inspected affected with non-tubercular diseases | 20% . approx. | .. 10% .. approx. | — | — | — |
Tuberculosis only: Whole carcase condemned | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Some part or organ of tubercular carcase condemned | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Percentage of number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 1.5% approx. | 9.5% approx. | — | — | — |