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Six samples of milk were submitted to the Clinical
Research Association laboratories for examination. All the
samples gave satisfactory results, and it is interesting to
record that they were up to the standard of the former
designation Grade "A". Biological examinations were made
in each case for the presence of tubercle bacilli and negative
results were obtained.
GRADED MILK LICENCES.
There is no licensed producer of graded milk in the
Borough, but 31 dealers' licenses (including supplementary
licences) were issued during the year.
The dealers licences were in respect of the following:—
Tuberculin Tested 15
Accredited 1
Pasteurised 15
The designations referred to above are the only ones
which may ordinarily be used in relation to graded milk.
The title of "Accredited" is introduced for the first time.
The conditions for this grade are similar for those prescribed
in the Milk (Special Designations) Order 1923 for
Grade "A" milk.
(b) MEAT AND OTHER FOODS.
The total number of animals slaughtered in the Borough
was 2807, and compares with 3517 for 1936. I have
commented on the decline in local slaughtering in previous
reports, but it is probable that the figures will not vary to
any great extent in the future.
Practically all the animals slaughtered in the town are
sold in the local shops, and very little meat is now sent to
London or to other districts.
There were no contraventions of the Public Health
(Meat) Regulations 1924 noted during the year, and a meat
marking scheme has not been adopted.