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I would like to draw attention to the reduced incidence
of Tuberculosis found in pigs. Although statistics are not
available of the actual number found to be infected in previous
years, there is not the slightest doubt that the percentage
of animals found to be diseased is now much lower
than it was a few years ago. When this reduction was
first noted, enquiries were made and it was found that the
source of supply of pigs in respect of one large establishment
had been changed from a market which derived its
supply from a dairying district to a market in quite a
different part of the country, where probably dairying did
not form a stable part of the agricultural industry. The
reduction was so marked that the butcher concerned expressed
surprise, and naturally satisfaction. Incidentally,
it may also be noted that the quality of pigs generally has
improved greatly during the past decade. These observations
are of course based on local conditions and would not
necessarily apply to other parts of the country.
The number of cattle slaughtered in the town remains
very low. This is due to the proximity of the town to
London markets and to the fact that imported beef is brought
to wholesale depots in large quantities direct from the docks.
PRIVATE SLAUGHTERHOUSES
On December 31st, 1937, there were three private
slaughter-houses in use in the Borough. They are situated
as follows:—
1. Adjoining No. 76, Cambridge Road.
2. Rear of No. 120, London Road.
3. Rear of No. 34, Richmond Road.