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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
East Ham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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MEAT INSPECTION.
| Cattle (excluding Cows) | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of animals slaughtered | 564 | 1,285 | 443 | 4,286 | 23,801 |
| Number of animals inspected | 564 | 1,285 | 443 | 4,286 | 23,801 |
| All diseases, except Tuberculosis:— Whole carcases condemned | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 30 | 206 | — | 32 | 1,153 |
| Percentage of number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 5 | 16 | — | 1 | 5 |
| Tuberculosis only:— Whole carcases condemned | 1 | 16 | — | — | 2 |
| Carcascs of which some part or organ was condemned | 70 | 772 | — | — | 201 |
| Percentage of the number inspected with Tuberculosis | 13 | 61 | — | — | 1 |