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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
Barnet 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Urban District Council]
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Total weight of offals condemned 9,711 lbs.
CARCASES AND OFFAL INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 1 ,482 | 651 | 2,031 | 6,824 | 3,919 |
| Number inspected | 1,482 | 651 | 1,743 | 6,575 | 3,726 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis and Cysticerci Whole carcases condemned | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 430 | 317 | — | 124 | 235 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci | 29.01 | 48.85 | — | 1.90 | 6.39 |
| Tuberculosis only: Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | — | — | — | 76 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 0.14 | - | _ | — | 2.04 |
| Cysticercosis: Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 41 | 15 | _ | — | — |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | 7 | 2 | - | - | — |
| Generalised and totally condemned | — | - | — | — | - |
The percentage of bovines affected bj Tuberculosis again shows a decline
but there is again a slight increase in the percentage of pigs (from 1.86 to
2.04) affected with the disease. This increase should, however, be
treated with some reserve, as tubercular lesions may be confused with those
resulting from an infection of Corynebacterium equi, it being often impossible
to distinguish them macroscopically; the latter organism is usually of
localised significance only.
When considered with the figures for other years, the above shews the
excellent results of the Government's Eradication Scheme, as applied to cattle.
The percentages of bovines inspected found to be affected with
Tuberculosis have been as follows:-
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