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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
Bromley 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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SECTION E. INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF
FOODS.
Milk Supply.
Routine inspection of dairy premises was carried
out, and milk samples were taken periodically for
bacteriological examinations.
Meat and Other Foods.
Carcases Inspected and Condemned.
| Total | Cattle excluding Cows) | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 5225 | 457 | 140 | 439 | 2662 | 1527 |
| Number inspected | 5221 | 457 | 140 | 435 | 2662 | 1527 |
| Whole carcases condemned | 14 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 11 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 354 | 80 | 36 | - | 93 | 145 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis ... | 7.05% | 17.50% | 26.43% | — | 3.56% | 10.22% |
| Whole carcases condemned | 8 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 167 | 24 | 43 | 1 | - | 99 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 3.35% | 5.47% | 32.14% | 0.69% | _ | 6.68% |