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Plans were submitted and approved for the erection of a
cowshed in place of the one that was damaged by fire, and
mentioned in my previous report as being repaired, but in
my opinion unfit to be used as a cowshed. The cowshed has
been erected, and conforms with the Order as regards cubic
capacity, construction, etc.
In one instance it was necessary to caution a Dairyman,
whose milk was found to contain a considerable amount of
foreign matter.
Eight notices were served requiring cleansing and limewashing
of cowsheds.
It is to be regretted that the surroundings of some of the
cowsheds are still in very bad condition, owing to the soft
nature of the ground. In certain cases the Cowkeepers have
been asked to remedy this, and in one instance notice was
served upon the owner requiring the provision of a system of
land drains. This work is to be put in hand as soon as the
conditions are satisfactory.
Notices have also been served requiring the removal of
the manure heap where this was found in too close proximity
to the dairy.
The various shops in the town which sell milk in small
quantities have been visited and the milk utensils examined.
They were found to be kept clean, and the milk appeared to
be free from contamination.
It is very possible that the Milk and Dairies Bill will
have become law before the end of another year, and thus
enable the principles of hygiene to be more rigidly enforced
in dealing with this important food supply.
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1912.
Two samples of Flock were obtained under the provisions
of the above Act, and submitted to the Public Analyst.
Both samples were found to contain chlorides in excess
of the standard laid down.
The Council decided that I should interview the persons
concerned, upon the matter.
This I did, and they have intimated their intention to
require a guarantee with all flock purchased in future.