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During the year 355 samples of milk were taken and submitted
to the Public Analyst for analysis, the results of
which are shown in a latter part of this report. No samples
were examined for the presence of Tubercle Bacilli. This
work is carried out by the County Council and their investigations
show that an average of 10 per cent. of the samples
contain germs of Tuberculosis.
This source is probably the cause of most of the Tuberculosis
in young children. Until such time as it is possible
to exclude infected cattle from all herds all milk should be
pasteurised or dried before distribution. Both these processes
eliminate all infection and do not destroy the essential
principles of milk.
During the year, it was not necessary to serve a notice
requiring the suspension of the sale of milk under the Dairies,
Cowsheds and Milkshops Order.
In two cases where infectious diseases occurred at the houses
of milk roundsmen, arrangements were made with the
employers to suspend the roundsmen for a period of seven
days.

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