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Infestation by Cysticercus Bovis, the cystic stage of a tapeworm
transmissible to man if it is not killed by cooking, was found in seven
carcases representing a percentage (1968 percentage in brackets) of 1.55%
(2.46%). In one case where the lesion was considered viable the carcase
was submitted to the recommended freezing process and in the other
cases which consisted of a single degenerate cyst, the carcases were
released after condemnation of the affected part.
The carcases of two sheep were totally condemned due to pyaemia
and bruising and in those sheep where some part or organ was condemned
infestation of the liver by fluke or other parasities was the major cause.
Liver fluke was also the most common cause of condemnation in cattle,
whilst in pigs the most common conditions were pneumonia and pleurisy
followed by parasitic infestation of the liver.
All condemned meat was voluntarily surrendered for disposal by
incineration at the Brent Destructor under Council supervision.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS
Eight samples were taken during the year and all were reported by
the Public Analyst as satisfactory.
The Fertilisers and Feedingstuffs Act and Allied Regulations deal
among other things with the control and composition of fertilisers and
feedingstuffs. In matters concerning this Act close liaison is maintained
with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, from whom help
and advice is always available.
PHARMACY AND POISONS
During the year the number of persons listed as sellers of poisons (i.e.
poisons to which Part II of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933 relates)
fell by 24 to 131.

The figures in brackets relate to the year 1968.