View report page

26
Four samples (Nos. 0/277, 0/283, 0/289 and 0/296) were found to contain tubercle bacilli,
and action was taken resulting in the examination of the herds at the supplying farms. The other
46 samples showed no evidence of tuberculosis.
The following are particulars of the four positive samples:—
0/277.—An animal giving tuberculous milk was found, and was slaughtered under the
Tuberculosis Order, 1925, post-mortem examination showing the disease to be advanced.
0/283.—Samples of milk taken from producer's herd. The animal inoculation test revealed
living tubercle bacilli in one individual sample. This cow was reported for slaughter
under the Tuberculosis Order.
0/289.—Samples of milk taken from producer's herd which proved to be negative.
0/296. Two animals found on premises giving tuberculous milk. The animals were slaughtered
under the Tuberculosis Order, 1925, post-mortem examination showing the disease to
be advanced.
Meat Inspection.—The Inspectors visit the slaughter-houses at the times set apart for
slaughtering and examine the carcases and organs for evidence of disease. Shops and stalls are
also kept under close observation.
The number of private slaughter-houses in use in the area at the dates mentioned was:—

Inspection and Supervision of Other Foods.—Inspections were made of all the bakehouses
and other premises in the district where food is prepared.
The 58 bakehouses in the district were inspected on 205 occasions, Notices being served in
41 instances for minor contraventions of the Factory and Workshop Acts.
Food and Drugs Acts.—These Acts are administered by the Middlesex County Council
and I am indebted to Mr. R. Robinson, Chief Officer, Public Control Department, for the following
tabular statement, shewing the number of samples taken in Willesden and the result of prosecutions
instituted under the Acts during the year 1932 :—